Grugaturm, Observation tower in Rüttenscheid district, Essen, Germany.
The Grugaturm stands 29 meters tall in Grugapark, featuring a steel framework design with an observation platform of 30 square meters at its summit.
Built in 1929 for the Great Ruhr Garden Exhibition, the tower was completed in 19 days and later enhanced with an oval platform during the 1938 Reich Garden Show.
The tower served as a broadcasting point for musical radio programs and news projections when radio technology was not widespread among the general population.
Visitors need to climb approximately 100 steps to reach the observation deck, which provides views across the Essen cityscape and surrounding park landscape.
A stylized tulip design created by artist Jo Pieper was installed at the tower's peak for the Second Gruga Exhibition in 1952.
Location: Essen
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 51.43060,6.99268
Latest update: March 9, 2025 07:42
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