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Old Crane
Historic Crane Shaping Lüneburg's Waterfront
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The Old Crane in Lüneburg, built in 1797, was one of the most powerful harbor cranes in Northern Germany at the time. It stands at the former Ilmenau harbor, defining the character of the waterfront district. Recognized as an architectural heritage monument in Lower Saxony, it is a vital piece of the city's maritime history.
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In 1797, the crane was among the most powerful in Northern Germany.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1797
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Former Name
- Alter Krahn
- Wheelchair Access
- Partially accessible
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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Location
Nearby
Altes Kaufhaus
22 m away
Saint Nicholas Church
227 m away
Gedenkstein Standort Jüdische Synagoge
176 m away
Ilmenau-Ewer & Stecknitz-Prahm
28 m away
Partner von Morgen (Spielende Kinder)
90 m away
Galerie Goos
97 m away
Stadtschloss Lüneburg
326 m away
Kunstverein Lüneburg
130 m away