Bismarck tower on Wielka Sowa
Bismarck tower on Wielka Sowa is a scenic viewpoint in Pieszyce, Dzierżoniów County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship and has an elevation of 1,015 metres. Bismarck tower on Wielka Sowa is situated near the church Kaplica na Wielkiej Sowie, as well as near the ruins Ruiny narciarskiego schronu wojskowego.- Opening hours:
May–October: Monday–Friday 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, Saturday–Sunday, and public holidays 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
November–April: Saturday–Sunday and public holidays 9:00 AM–4:00 PM - Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Also known as: “Bismarckturm” and “Velká Sova”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Wielka Sowa and Mała Sowa.
Wielka Sowa
Peak
Wielka Sowa with a height of 1,014.8 metres is the highest peak of the Owl Mountains, a range of the Central Sudetes. The mountain is located in Dzierżoniów County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Rzeczka and Sokolec.
Rzeczka
Village
Rzeczka is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Walim, within Wałbrzych County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. Rzeczka is situated 2½ km west of Bismarck tower on Wielka Sowa.
Sokolec
Village
Sokolec is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Nowa Ruda, within Kłodzko County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. Sokolec is situated 3 km south of Bismarck tower on Wielka Sowa.
Zdrojowisko
Neighborhood
Zdrojowisko is a neighborhood, which is situated 3½ km south of Bismarck tower on Wielka Sowa.
Bismarck tower on Wielka Sowa
- Categories: observation tower, Bismarck tower, tower, building, tourism, and historic site
- Location: Pieszyce, Dzierżoniów County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
50.68031° or 50° 40′ 49″ north
Longitude
16.48572° or 16° 29′ 9″ east
Elevation
1,015 metres (3,330 feet)
Established
May 24th, 1906
Height
25 metres (82 feet)
Network
Bismarckturm
Open location code
9F2RMFJP+47
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In Other Languages
From Czech to Vietnamese—“Bismarck tower on Wielka Sowa” goes by many names.
- Czech: “Rozhledna na Velké Sově”
- German: “Aussichtsturm auf der Hohen Eule”
- German: “Bismarckturm auf der hohen Eule”
- Polish: “Wieża widokowa na Wielkiej Sowie”
- Vietnamese: “Tháp quan sát Wielka Sowa”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Kaplica na Wielkiej Sowie and Ruiny narciarskiego schronu wojskowego.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Sowa and Pamiątki mini bar.
Lower Silesian Voivodeship: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Wrocław and Legnica.
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