Sternwarte Halle, Observatory tower in Halle (Saale), Germany.
The octagonal tower stands three stories tall in the western section of the Botanical Garden, featuring four balconies aligned with cardinal directions.
Built in 1788, the Sternwarte Halle represents the oldest structure constructed by the University of Halle and exemplifies classical architecture in the region.
The observatory building, designed by Carl Gotthard Langhans, who also created the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, displays Doric portal architecture.
The ground floor contains a vestibule leading to the meridian hall, while the first floor previously housed an extensive library collection.
The top floor of the tower contained a refractor hall for astronomical observations until 1923, when the observatory operations ceased.
Location: Halle (Saale)
GPS coordinates: 51.48890,11.95920
Latest update: June 10, 2025 03:08
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