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Von der Heydt Tower

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Von der Heydt Tower

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  • Location: Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    October 29, 2017

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    The tower is accessible to groups by prior arrangement by calling 0202-563 5548
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    December 2, 2016

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    The Von der Heydt Tower is an observation tower 274 m above sea level in front of the Königshöhe on the Kiesberg, which rises south of the Wupper in the …
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    June 8, 2021

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    On September 24, 1892, the Von der Heydt Tower was inaugurated on the Kiesberg. Representatives of the von der Heydt family, city councilors from the city of Elberfeld, members of …
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    Burgholz Station – Von der Heydt Tower loop from Bergische Universität Wuppertal - Campus Grifflenberg

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    Elevation 270 m

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    Location: Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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