Cologne District

Euskirchen

Mechernich

Ruins of the Langer Emil Chimney

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Mechernich

Ruins of the Langer Emil Chimney

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Ruins of the Langer Emil Chimney

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Location: Mechernich, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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October 6, 2016

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Built in 1885, Lange Emil was Europe's tallest in Europe at 134.6 m. In 1961 he was blown up.

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January 19, 2019

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The Lange Emil was the landmark Mechernich. It was blown up in 1969 and was Europe's highest chimney with its 134.50 meters. Unfortunately, today you can only admire the remains of the fence.

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July 23, 2019

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Anyone wanting to learn more about "Long Emil" and "Short Karl" should take a look here:

wisoveg.de/wisoveg/heimatkalender-eu/2004b/90emil.html

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Location: Mechernich, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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