Bismarck Tower

The in belongs to a series of towers that were built in honor of Otto von Bismarck, the first German chancellor. It is located on the .
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  • Type: Tower
  • Description: historic site in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
  • Also known as: “Bismarckturm (Freiburg im Breisgau)”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Freiburg Minster and Aussichtsturm Schlossberg.

Church
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is the cathedral of , southwest . The last duke of Zähringen had started the building around 1200 in romanesque style. is situated 500 metres west of Bismarck Tower.

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The Schlossbergturm or Castle Hill Tower is a 35 m high observation tower on Castle Hill on the edge of the historic Altstadt of . is situated 230 metres northeast of Bismarck Tower.

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The Historical Merchants' Hall is one of the most outstanding buildings in . It is situated on the south side of the . It stands out clearly due to its dominant red facade. is situated 500 metres west of Bismarck Tower.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old Town and Neuburg.

Suburb
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The Old City is part of the city and business centres of and is the core of the original city. It is divided into the two districts 111 Altstadt-Mitte and 112 Altstadt-Ring.

Suburb
is a quarter of the German city . The district is located directly north of the old town with its numerous sights and includes the which is situated east of the city's historic center.

Suburb
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is a suburb.

Bismarck Tower

Latitude
47.99415° or 47° 59′ 39″ north
Longitude
7.85923° or 7° 51′ 33″ east
Inception
July 28th, 1900
Height
13 metres (41 feet)
Network
Bismarckturm
Open location code
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Open­Street­Map ID
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Open­Street­Map feature
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Open­Street­Map feature
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Open­Street­Map feature
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Wiki­data ID
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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“Bismarck Tower” goes by many names.

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