Malakoffturm, Architectural heritage tower in Rheinauhafen, Germany
The Malakoff Tower stands four floors tall at the edge of Rhine River, featuring solid masonry walls and round arched windows.
Built in 1855 as part of Cologne's Rhine fortifications, the tower served as a defensive structure during Prussia's expansion of the city's port.
This monument represents the industrial heritage of North Rhine-Westphalia, connecting the modern Rheinauhafen district with its maritime past.
Located near the Chocolate Museum, the tower marks the entrance to a pedestrian and bicycle bridge crossing the Rhine River.
The structure bears the name of Fort Malakoff from the Crimean War, commemorating the French capture of Sevastopol in 1855.
Location: Altstadt-Süd
Inception: 1855
Floors above the ground: 4
GPS coordinates: 50.93267,6.96361
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:43
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