Gillerberg Observation Tower

Coordinates: 50°58′13.6″N 8°9′35.4″E / 50.970444°N 8.159833°E / 50.970444; 8.159833
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Gillerberg Observation Tower

The Gillerberg Observation Tower (German: Aussichtsturm Gillerberg or Gillerturm) is a German steel lattice observation tower that was built in 1892.[1] The Gillerberg Observation Tower is one of the oldest lattice towers in Germany and was renovated in 2004. The height of its observation deck is 15 metres above the ground.[1]

History[edit]

The Gillerberg Observation Tower was built in the town of Hilchenbach in 1892. In 2004, it was renovated and new features were added, such as a new observation deck.

Geography[edit]

The Gillerberg is located in the town of Hilchenbach, in the district of Siegen-Wittgenstein, in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, the most populous state of Germany. Its postal code is 57271.[1]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Gillerturm - SkyscraperPage Forum". Forum.skyscraperpage.com. 2007-07-11. Retrieved 2012-10-13.

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