Aljaž Tower, Storm shelter tower at Mount Triglav, Slovenia
Aljaž Tower is a cylindrical metal structure standing at Slovenia's highest point, offering protection to mountaineers reaching the peak. The building serves as a triangulation station and maintains a summit register where climbers record their successful ascents.
Jakob Aljaž purchased Triglav's summit for a single coin in 1895 and commissioned construction that same year. The tower was completed in August, marking the beginning of structural safety measures at Slovenia's highest point.
The structure marks a place where boundaries between different Alpine regions meet, serving as a lasting reminder of the mountaineering traditions that have shaped this land. Visitors experience it not merely as shelter but as a symbol of people's deep connection to the mountain.
The metal structure offers protection during bad weather and includes basic equipment for emergencies. Visitors should prepare for challenging mountain terrain and variable conditions at this altitude.
Workers carried the entire tower piece by piece up the 2864 meter summit and assembled it in just five hours. This logistical achievement with primitive tools shows the determination of that era to make the highest mountain accessible.
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