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Kastenturm
A Testament to Augsburg's Water Management History
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The Kastenturm, also known as Neuer Spitalturm, is a historic water tower in Augsburg. Built by Jacob Eschay in 1599, 1703, and 1742, it forms part of the Wasserwerk am Roten Tor. The tower is recognized as an architectural heritage monument in Bavaria.
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The Kastenturm stands 18 meters tall.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1599;1703;1742
- Architect
- Jacob Eschay
- Height
- 18 m
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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Location
Nearby
Augsburger Puppenkiste
40 m away
Schwäbisches Handwerkermuseum
33 m away
Wasserwerk am Roten Tor
29 m away
Augsburger Puppentheatermuseum "die Kiste"
34 m away
Rotes Tor
71 m away
Historic water towers
58 m away
Heilig-Geist-Kapelle
45 m away
Kinderhort Ulrichsviertel
133 m away