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Wasserturm Ostkreuz
Art Nouveau Tower Overlooking Friedrichshain
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Designed by architect Karl Cornelius, the 59-meter high Ostkreuz Water Tower stands as a striking landmark in Berlin's Friedrichshain since 1912. Recognized as a protected architectural monument, it has been privately owned since 2015 and no longer serves its original purpose.
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The tower was inaugurated in 1912.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1909–1912
- Architect
- Karl Cornelius
- Height
- 59 m
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
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Location
Nearby

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319 m away

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Schrotkugelturm
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Wühlischplatz
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Türrschmidtpark
524 m away

Museum Lichtenberg im Stadthaus
838 m away
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