Bismarck Tower, Janówek
The Bismarck Tower in Janówek, Poland, is a historical observation tower and cultural heritage site on top of the Jańska Góra hill, 253 m above sea level. It was erected in 1869 as the world's first Bismarck tower. The tower itself is 23 m in height.Photo: Pudelek, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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- Type: Tower
- Description: building in Janówek, Poland
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Palace in Piotrówek and Castle in Sokolniki.
Palace in Piotrówek
Manor estate
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Palace in Piotrówek is a manor estate, which is situated 1 km west of Bismarck Tower, Janówek.
Castle in Sokolniki
Historic building
Photo: Pudelek, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Castle in Sokolniki is a historic building, which is situated 1½ km south of Bismarck Tower, Janówek.
Kościół Świętych Antoniego i Macieja
Church
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Kościół Świętych Antoniego i Macieja is a church, which is situated 3 km north of Bismarck Tower, Janówek.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Piotrówek and Janówek.
Piotrówek
Village
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Piotrówek is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Jordanów Śląski, within Wrocław County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland.
Janówek
Village
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Janówek is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Jordanów Śląski, within Wrocław County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland.
Tomice
Village
Tomice is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Jordanów Śląski, within Wrocław County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland.
Bismarck Tower, Janówek
- Categories: Bismarck tower, building, tourism, and historic site
- Location: Gmina Jordanów Śląski, Wrocław County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
50.83321° or 50° 49′ 60″ northLongitude
16.83389° or 16° 50′ 2″ eastInception
October 18th, 1869Height
25 metres (82 feet)Operator
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Q9373746
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In Other Languages
From German to Vietnamese—“Bismarck Tower, Janówek” goes by many names.
- German: “Bismarckturm Ober - Johnsdorf”
- Japanese: “ビスマルク塔”
- Polish: “Wieża Bismarcka na Jańskiej Górze”
- Vietnamese: “Tháp Bismarck ở Janówek”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Polna Góra and kaplica Najświętszej Maryi Panny Różańcowej.
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