Bismarck Tower, Observation tower in Darmstadt, Germany.
The Bismarck Tower reaches a height of 25 meters and features a concrete construction with an observation platform offering views across Darmstadt and its surroundings.
Built in 1908, this monument belongs to a network of approximately 240 towers constructed between 1869 and 1934 to commemorate Otto von Bismarck, Germany's first chancellor.
The tower represents a period of German architectural development when memorial structures served both as observation points and as beacons for ceremonial illuminations.
Visitors can access the tower's observation deck through an internal stairway, with the structure maintaining its original function as a public viewing point.
This tower stands as one of 173 remaining Bismarck monuments, holding protected status as a cultural heritage monument in the state of Hesse.
Location: Darmstadt
Height: 25 m
Made from material: concrete
Website: http://bismarckturm-darmstadt.de
GPS coordinates: 49.84437,8.67945
Latest update: March 8, 2025 15:01
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