Chinese Tower

The Chinese Tower is a 25-metre wooden building resembling a pagoda at the in , . The building was constructed from 1789 to 1790 and was opened to the public as an observation deck during the opening of the Englischer Garten in 1792.
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  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: building in Munich, Germany
  • Also known as: “Musikpavillon Chinesischer Turm in München”
  • Address: München

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Rumfordhaus München and Academy of Fine Arts, Munich.

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is situated 150 metres north of Chinese Tower.

University
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The is one of the oldest and most significant art academies in Germany. It is located in the district of , in , Germany. is situated 1 km west of Chinese Tower.

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is situated 310 metres south of Chinese Tower.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lehel and North Munich.

Suburb
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is a suburb.

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Northern Munich is a large expanse of the city of bounded to the north by A99 autobahn, to the east by the river Isar, and to the west and south by the railway tracks running from the airport to city centre.

Suburb
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Northern Munich is a large expanse of the city of bounded to the north by A99 autobahn, to the east by the river Isar, and to the west and south by the railway tracks running from the airport to city centre.

Chinese Tower

Latitude
48.15256° or 48° 9′ 9″ north
Longitude
11.5921° or 11° 35′ 32″ east
Inception
1790
Levels
5
Height
25 metres (82 feet)
Roof shape
pyramidal
Wheelchair access
yes
Open location code
8FWH5H3R+2R
Open­Street­Map ID
way 18961351
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­pavilion
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q3995164
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In Other Languages

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Highlights include Spielplatz am Chinesischen Turm and Natur- und Kulturtreff Rumfordschlössl.

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