Helmertturm, Brick tower in Telegrafenberg, Potsdam, Germany.
The Helmertturm stands 15 meters tall and features red brick construction with decorative elements characteristic of late 19th-century German architecture.
Constructed in 1893, the tower became an integral part of scientific research facilities and served as a center for geodetic measurements and observations.
The structure bears the name of Friedrich Robert Helmert, a German geodesist who made substantial contributions to the field of geodetic science.
Located at the Helmholtz Centre Potsdam GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, the tower remains active in scientific research and measurement activities.
The tower contains specialized instruments for geodetic measurements, making it a central point for geographic coordinate determination in Germany.
Location: Potsdam
Inception: 1893
Height: 15 m
Operator: GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam
Part of: Helmholtz Centre Potsdam GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences
GPS coordinates: 52.43982,13.06534
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:20
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