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Lower St. Jakob's Water Tower

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Lower St. Jakob's Water Tower

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Lower St. Jakob's Water Tower

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  • Location: Swabia, Bavaria, Germany

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    April 20, 2020

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    This is part of the boat trip and is suitable for families as well as romantics. Also in the evening you can borrow boats with small lights and spend a trip in the dark on the water with your loved one.
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    October 17, 2017

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    The lower St. Jacob's Water Tower is located on the moat near the Oblatterwall near the Augsburg boat trip. It was formerly part of the Augsburg city wall and was built in 1609 by Augsburg city master builder Elias Holl.

    In the past, there were originally two water towers in the Jakobervorstadt, which supplied the Fuggerei with drinking water in addition to the Jakobervorstadt. The second, upper St. Jacob's Water Tower at the Jakobertor was destroyed in 1944 by a bombing hit.

    Source and further information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/St.-Jakobs-Wasserturm
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    April 9, 2023

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    In 1609, the lower St. Jakobs water tower on the Oblatterwall was completed under the direction of the Augsburg city master builder Elias Holl. With its twin, the upper St. …
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    Lower St. Jakob's Water Tower – Augsburg Boat Ride loop from Augsburg

    9.47km

    02:24

    20m

    20m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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    Elevation 510 m

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    Location: Swabia, Bavaria, Germany

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