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Beelitz Water Tower and Observatory

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Beelitz Water Tower and Observatory

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    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Intermediate

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    May 5, 2019

    The tower was built in 1927/28. It is used by the Wehrmacht for defense and heavily damaged. After the war, it was rebuilt and services until 1967 for drinking water treatment. After that he served as a fire watch tower. After the turn, a small observatory was built.

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      June 6, 2022

      Historic buildings are worth a look. Especially if it was an observatory.

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        February 5, 2024

        For the interesting history of the water tower, see also: sternwarte-beelitz.de/der-wasserturm/articles/zeittafel.html

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          Location: Beelitz, Potsdam-Mittelmark, Potsdam-Mittelmark, Brandenburg, Germany

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