The new peacekeeper: secrets of an impressive lookout tower!
The new peacekeeper: secrets of an impressive lookout tower!
The rebuilded observation tower, known as the peacekeeper, has gained popularity after being back in focus again. Since its completion, the tower has not only offered breathtaking views, but is also a fascinating example of modern architecture. With a diameter of eight meters and a cladding made of rust-free nickel chrome steel, the peace station has two impressive spiral stairs that have to manage a total of 180 steps. The building, which rises on a narrow concrete, houses five glazed and five open viewing platforms.
There is a lot to see in good weather on the tower: from the Ketziner silos over the dome of the Potsdam Nikolaikirche to the Hagelberg im Fläming. These spectacular views are also due to the fact that the peacekeeper is higher than its predecessor. The old Bismarckwarte, which was no longer accessible since 1972 due to dilapidation, was blown up on March 22, 1974. The blast was followed by the pressure of the city administration, which had been renamed to peacekeeper in order to create a symbolic distance to the unpopular "iron chancellor".The blasting of the Bismarckwarte was an important event that resulted in numerous media reports. "The rubble of the old peacekeeper has now disappeared," reported the Märkische Volksstimme on April 20, 1974 and praised the efficient work of the soldiers of the Soviet army and various civilian organizations who helped to remove the Schutts. Despite the destruction, some structures were preserved, such as the field stone substructure and the saying "in Trinitate Robur" embedded in the mosaic plaster.
In 1997, the newly built tower was listed, which underlines its importance for regional culture. It is particularly noteworthy that the 2001 tower became the scene of a light sculpture that Dr. Motte, the organizer of the Loveparade in Berlin, was installed. This artistic action has contributed to not only establishing the tower as a viewpoint, but also as a cultural attraction.
The renovation of the tower carried out in 2006 not only contributed to the preservation of the building, but also emphasized the visibility of its historical context. Under the sponsorship of BAS, the peacekeeper is operated today, and it has developed into a popular destination for tourists and locals.
The importance of the peacekeeper goes beyond its function as a lookout tower. It is a symbol of the change of times and is reminiscent of the history and secluded questions of the region. Like the inhabitants of Brandenburg and the tourists who visit the tower, the waiting position is an important part of the cultural heritage that symbolizes the transition from the past to the present.
It should be emphasized that the building is in the landscape of the surrounding area and offers the opportunity to connect to the nature and history of the region. At a time when fewer and fewer historical buildings are preserved, the peacekeeper is an impressive example of the attractiveness and the cultural efforts that are put into the preservation of such monuments.
The diverse perspective that the peacekeeper can gain not only commemorate the lived history of the region, but also of their potential for the future. For interested parties who would like to learn more about the peacekeeper, there is extensive information, Meetingpoint-brandenburg.de .
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