Lüneburg Water Tower, Water tower in southeastern old town of Lüneburg, Germany.
The 55-meter-tall brick tower features a square base of 18 meters and holds a water tank with a capacity of 500 cubic meters.
Built between 1905 and 1907 based on architect Franz Krüger's design, the tower supplied water to Lüneburg citizens until its decommissioning in 1986.
The water tower functions as a venue for concerts, exhibitions, and celebrations, with hundreds of couples selecting it annually for their wedding ceremonies.
Located 600 meters from Lüneburg train station and 300 meters from Am Sande square, the tower includes bicycle racks and a repair station.
Tenth-grade students from the adjacent secondary school conduct guided tours, explaining the cityscape and technical aspects to visitors every Saturday morning.
Location: Lüneburg
Inception: 1907
Height: 55 m
GPS coordinates: 53.24670,10.41300
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:09
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