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Camera Obscura
Discover the origins of moving images
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Mülheim an der Ruhr: First Steps10 pts
Mülheim an der Ruhr: Explorer25 pts
Mülheim an der Ruhr: Insider50 pts
Housed in a 25.5-meter-high water tower in Broich, the world's largest walk-in Camera Obscura awaits. The Museum of Pre-Cinema chronicles the development of moving images before cinematography. As part of the Industrial Heritage Trail, this water tower offers a unique perspective on the history of technology.
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The water tower was built in 1904.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 2006
- Architect
- none
- Height
- 25.5 m
- Former Name
- Wasserturm des Bhf Mülheim-Speldorf
- Opening Hours
- We-Su 10:00-17:00
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
- Phone
- +49 208 3022605
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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Part of These Trails
Heritage Sites in Mülheim an der RuhrStop 4 of 10
Highlights of Mülheim an der RuhrStop 3 of 7
Industrial-Era Mülheim an der RuhrStop 9 of 11
Towers & Views of Mülheim an der RuhrStop 1 of 7
Location
Nearby
Ringlokschuppen
113 m away
Broich Castle
321 m away
Alte Dreherei
237 m away
MüGa - Mülheimer Landesgartenschau
303 m away
Mülheim an der Ruhr City Hall
484 m away
Biogarten
179 m away
Scheifhacke-Turm
289 m away
Hochschloss
331 m away