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Szczecin panorama z wie y bismarcka
One of the many Bismarck towers built in the former German Empire (Kaiserreich) is located in Szczecin (Gocław), now in north-western Poland (known as Stettin in German).
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History
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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Szczecin Bismarck Tower Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA