Foișorul de Foc, Fire lookout tower and museum in Bucharest, Romania.
The 42-meter tall red brick tower stands between Obor, Calea Moșilor, and Nerva-Traian districts, featuring arched windows and a conical roof.
Built in 1890 by chief architect George Mandrea, the tower served as a firefighter observation point until 1935, when the rise of telephone communications made it obsolete.
The structure exemplifies neo-Romanian architecture through its combination of regional elements, traditional ceramics, and ornamental details on public buildings.
The Firefighters Museum inside the tower displays historical equipment and photographs, with visits available Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 15:00.
Although initially designed to function as both a water tower and fire lookout, inadequate water pumps prevented its use for water storage purposes.
Location: Bucharest
Inception: 1892
Height: 42 m
Address: Bd. Ferdinand I 33 sector 2, București 021381 021381
Opening Hours: Lundi-Vendredi 09:00-15:00
Phone: 021/242.09.90
Email: contact@muzeulpompierilor.ro
Website: http://muzeulpompierilor.ro;http://www.foisoruldefoc.ro
GPS coordinates: 44.43996,26.12084
Latest update: May 13, 2025 14:42
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