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Alter Saarkran
Baroque harbor crane as a heritage monument
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Saarbrücken: First Steps10 pts
Saarbrücken: Explorer25 pts
Saarbrücken: Insider50 pts
The Alter Saarkran in Saarbrücken was constructed in 1762 based on the designs of Friedrich Joachim Stengel. Commissioned by Prince Wilhelm Heinrich of Saarbrücken-Nassau, this baroque crane now stands as a replica at its original site. The land-based treadwheel crane is an important architectural heritage of the region.
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The crane was originally referred to as a 'Hauskrahnen.'
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1762
- Architect
- Friedrich Joachim Stengel
- Heritage Status
- Architectural 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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44 m away
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Der unterbrochene Wald
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Gasthaus Zum Stiefel
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