Gocław Tower
| Gocław Tower | |
|---|---|
Wieża Gocławska | |
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  Location within Szczecin  Gocław Tower (Poland) | |
| General information | |
| Town or city | Szczecin |
| Country | Poland |
| Coordinates | 53°28′38″N 14°36′06″E / 53.4772°N 14.6016°E |
| Construction started | 1913 |
| Completed | 1921 |
Gocław Tower (Polish: Wieża Gocławska) is a historical observation tower and cultural heritage site in Szczecin, Poland, located in the Gocław neighbourhood.
History
[edit]It was built as a Bismarck tower under the German Empire. Its construction began relatively late, in 1913, and it was only finished in 1921. The total construction cost of the 25-metre (82 ft)-tall tower was approximately 200,000 German Papiermarks.
The tower is located on top of a small hill and is surrounded by a small wood, although the surrounding area is now generally industrial. It is approximately 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the city centre, close to a tram terminus.
Although one can visit the tower, the main entry way is fully sealed off, as are all windows, making entry impossible. It is also in need of restoration.
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