Alte Wasserkunst, Renaissance water tower in Bautzen, Germany.
The Alte Wasserkunst stands at 47 meters tall and features Renaissance architectural elements with a distinctive stone facade and multiple viewing levels.
The construction of this water supply system began on January 17, 1558, marking a major advancement in urban infrastructure during the 16th century.
The structure represents German engineering innovation through its mechanical water lifting mechanisms, which supplied water to Bautzen's residents for centuries.
Visitors can access the tower museum daily, exploring exhibitions about water management and climbing to observation platforms for city views.
The tower contains original Renaissance-era wooden machinery components that demonstrate historical water pumping methods used in medieval German cities.
Location: Bautzen
Inception: 1558
Height: 47 m
Address: Wendischer Kirchhof 2, 02625 Bautzen 02625
Phone: +49359141588
Email: info@altewasserkunstbautzen.de
Website: http://altewasserkunstbautzen.de
GPS coordinates: 51.18067,14.42065
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:13
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