Fire lookout tower, Baroque fire lookout tower in Szécsény, Hungary.
The tower combines functionality with baroque architectural elements, featuring an intentional tilt and ornate decorative details on its exterior walls and windows.
Built in 1893, this monitoring structure emerged during a period of increased focus on fire prevention methods throughout the Hungarian territory.
The tower's facade displays a World War I memorial plaque, connecting the structure to significant events in Hungarian military history.
Visitors can locate the tower at coordinates 48.081683°N, 19.521733°E in the central area of Szécsény, near other historical buildings.
This fire lookout structure represents a rare combination of baroque design elements with the practical requirements of an inclined observation tower.
Location: Szécsény
Inception: 1893
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 48.08168,19.52173
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:30
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