Biotürme Lauchhammer, Industrial heritage monument in Lauchhammer, Germany.
The Biotürme Lauchhammer is a complex of 24 cylindrical concrete towers standing 22 meters tall, each originally designed to filter industrial wastewater using slag-based purification systems. The site now functions as a cultural center with exhibition spaces and performance venues.
Built in 1957 at a former coke processing facility, these towers cleaned wastewater containing phenol compounds until operations ceased. The site gained protected heritage status in 1996 and was later adapted for cultural use.
The towers now host exhibitions and serve as venues for performances and cultural gatherings throughout the year. This transformation shows how former industrial sites become community spaces where art and creativity thrive.
Visitors can climb one of the towers on designated days to enjoy views from observation platforms above the grounds. Allow time to explore the exhibition spaces and event venues integrated throughout the complex.
The towers still function partially as a biological filtration system while simultaneously serving as gallery and performance spaces. This coexistence of industrial function and cultural use makes the site unusual and memorable.
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