De Donjon, Medieval tower remains at Valkhof Park, Nijmegen, Netherlands
The tower structure stands at a height of 33 meters, featuring thick walls made of tufa stone and strategic viewing points across the city.
Frederick I constructed the original tower in the twelfth century as part of the Valkhof Citadel, built upon foundations dating back to Charlemagne's palace.
The tower reconstruction project in 2005 attracted 140,000 visitors who accessed the viewing platform through elevators and stairs to observe Nijmegen's landscape.
The temporary structure incorporated 24 kilometers of scaffolding tubes and allowed visitors to reach an observation deck offering views over the city.
Despite a successful referendum in 2006 supporting permanent reconstruction, the project was canceled in 2018 due to archaeological costs and regulatory challenges.
Location: Nijmegen
GPS coordinates: 51.84783,5.87019
Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:05
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