Bismarck Towers in Germany: Mülheim a/d Ruhr

Bismarck Towers

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From 1869 until 1934 240 Bismarck Towers were erected by the Germans who wanted to honour their great chancellor. Today 172 survive. At certain days (Bismarck birthday or the day of his death, summer solstice) fires were lit on top. More info in English: www.bismarcktuerme.de/website/ebene1/indexenglisch.html or in German/Deutsch: www.bismarcktuerme.de/website/ebene1/index.html
Bismarck Tower in Aix-la-Chapelle

Bismarck Tower in Aix-la-Chapelle

09 Jul 2011 135
Bismarck Tower in Aix-la-Chapelle

Bismarck Tower in Aix-la-Chapelle

09 Jul 2011 145
Bismarck Tower in Aix-la-Chapelle

Bismarck Tower in Aix-la-Chapelle

09 Jul 2011 149
Bismarck Tower in Aix-la-Chapelle

Bismarck Tower in Aix-la-Chapelle

09 Jul 2011 118
Bismarck Tower in Aix-la-Chapelle

Bismarck Tower in Aix-la-Chapelle

09 Jul 2011 207
Germany 2013 – Bismarck Tower Naumburg

Germany 2013 – Bismarck Tower Naumburg

17 Jun 2013 431
Between 1945 and 1992 the tower was known as Burgscheidel Tower.
Germany 2013 – Bismarck Tower Naumburg

Germany 2013 – Bismarck Tower Naumburg

17 Jun 2013 240
Between 1945 and 1992 the tower was known as Burgscheidel Tower.
Germany 2013 – View from the Bismarck Tower Naumburg

Germany 2013 – View from the Bismarck Tower Naumbu…

17 Jun 2013 3 186
The Saale valley.
Germany 2013 – Beer at the Bismarck Tower Naumburg

Germany 2013 – Beer at the Bismarck Tower Naumburg

17 Jun 2013 263
Cologne 2014 – Bismarckturm

Cologne 2014 – Bismarckturm

29 Aug 2014 408
Otto von Bismarck was declared an honorary citizen of Cologne in 1875. In 1902 this Bismarck Tower was built. It depicts Bismarck as Roland , the knight who signifies the town privileges. It is also known as Die Wacht am Rhein, or The Guard on the Rhine, after a popular song of the day. Originally there was little vegetation around the monument , but now trees have obscured it. It is not mentioned on the website of the city of Cologne either.
Cologne 2014 – Bismarckturm

Cologne 2014 – Bismarckturm

29 Aug 2014 1 431
Otto von Bismarck was declared an honorary citizen of Cologne in 1875. In 1902 this Bismarck Tower was built. It depicts Bismarck as Roland , the knight who signifies the town privileges. It is also known as Die Wacht am Rhein, or The Guard on the Rhine, after a popular song of the day. Originally there was little vegetation around the monument , but now trees have obscured it. It is not mentioned on the website of the city of Cologne either.
Cologne 2014 – Bismarckturm

Cologne 2014 – Bismarckturm

29 Aug 2014 405
Otto von Bismarck was declared an honorary citizen of Cologne in 1875. In 1902 this Bismarck Tower was built. It depicts Bismarck as Roland , the knight who signifies the town privileges. It is also known as Die Wacht am Rhein, or The Guard on the Rhine, after a popular song of the day. Originally there was little vegetation around the monument , but now trees have obscured it. It is not mentioned on the website of the city of Cologne either.
Cologne 2014 – Bismarckturm

Cologne 2014 – Bismarckturm

29 Aug 2014 403
Otto von Bismarck was declared an honorary citizen of Cologne in 1875. In 1902 this Bismarck Tower was built. It depicts Bismarck as Roland , the knight who signifies the town privileges. It is also known as Die Wacht am Rhein, or The Guard on the Rhine, after a popular song of the day. Originally there was little vegetation around the monument , but now trees have obscured it. It is not mentioned on the website of the city of Cologne either.
Cologne 2014 – Bismarckturm

Cologne 2014 – Bismarckturm

29 Aug 2014 1 2 438
Otto von Bismarck was declared an honorary citizen of Cologne in 1875. In 1902 this Bismarck Tower was built. It depicts Bismarck as Roland , the knight who signifies the town privileges. It is also known as Die Wacht am Rhein, or The Guard on the Rhine, after a popular song of the day. Originally there was little vegetation around the monument , but now trees have obscured it. It is not mentioned on the website of the city of Cologne either.
Leipzig 2015 – Bismarck Tower Lützschena-Stahmeln

Leipzig 2015 – Bismarck Tower Lützschena-Stahmeln

22 Jun 2015 352
This Bismarck Tower was built in 1915. It was renamed the Tower of Friendship during the GDR, but after the Wende, the tower was restored. A gas-powered fire can be lit during special occasions, such as the Summer Solstice.
Leipzig 2015 – View of Leipzig from the Bismarck Tower Lützschena-Stahmeln

Leipzig 2015 – View of Leipzig from the Bismarck T…

22 Jun 2015 261
This Bismarck Tower was built in 1915. It was renamed the Tower of Friendship during the GDR, but after the Wende, the tower was restored. A gas-powered fire can be lit during special occasions, such as the Summer Solstice.
Leipzig 2015 – Bismarck Tower Lützschena-Stahmeln

Leipzig 2015 – Bismarck Tower Lützschena-Stahmeln

22 Jun 2015 364
This Bismarck Tower was built in 1915. It was renamed the Tower of Friendship during the GDR, but after the Wende, the tower was restored. A gas-powered fire can be lit during special occasions, such as the Summer Solstice.
Leipzig 2015 – View from the Bismarck Tower Lützschena-Stahmeln

Leipzig 2015 – View from the Bismarck Tower Lützsc…

22 Jun 2015 222
This Bismarck Tower was built in 1915. It was renamed the Tower of Friendship during the GDR, but after the Wende, the tower was restored. A gas-powered fire can be lit during special occasions, such as the Summer Solstice.
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