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Ludwigsturm
Historic vantage point atop Darmstadt's hills
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The Ludwigsturm is a 27.5-meter high observation tower built in 1882 on Darmstadt-Bessungen's Ludwigshöhe. Named after Grand Duke Ludwig I of Hesse and by Rhine, it is a cultural heritage monument in Hesse. Designed by architect Ludwig Harres, this tower stands as a notable landmark.
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The tower was designed by architect Ludwig Harres.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1882
- Architect
- Ludwig Harres
- Height
- 27.5 m
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
- Wheelchair Access
- Not accessible
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Industrial-Era DarmstadtStop 11 of 11
Location
Nearby

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1.3 km away

Orangerie
1.8 km away

Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor
1.8 km away

Kulturzentrum Bessunger Knabenschule
1.6 km away

Hl. Nikolaos
1.2 km away
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