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Fernmeldeturm Solingen

Tallest Telecommunication Tower in Solingen-Gräfrath

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Rising to 101 meters, the Solingen Telecommunication Tower stands as a key landmark in Gräfrath. Built in the 1980s by Deutsche Bundespost, it is the city's second tallest structure. The design was orchestrated by renowned architect Erwin Heinle and engineer Fritz Leonhardt.

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The telecommunication tower is Solingen's second tallest structure after the Müngsten Bridge.

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Height: 101 m

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Look up to see the Solingen Telecommunication Tower soaring to 101 meters. Built from reinforced concrete in the 1980s, this tower is located on Schlagbaumer Straße in the Gräfrath district. The design was crafted by renowned architect Erwin Heinle and engineer Fritz Leonhardt. While it's not open to the public, the tower remains a significant landmark in Solingen. To the north, you might spot the Walder Water Tower, just 119 meters away.