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Hochzeitsturm
A Monument of Love in Darmstadt
Counts toward these achievements:
Darmstadt: First Steps10 pts
Darmstadt: Explorer25 pts
Darmstadt: Insider50 pts
The Hochzeitsturm in Darmstadt, constructed in 1908 by Joseph Maria Olbrich, stands as a cultural heritage monument in Hesse. It commemorates the marriage of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig to Princess Eleonore of Solms-Hohensolms-Lich, with the roof's five arches resembling an outstretched hand.
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The tower stands 48.5 meters tall.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1908
- Architect
- Joseph Maria Olbrich
- Height
- 48.5 m
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
- Wheelchair Access
- Not accessible
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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Location
Nearby
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