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astronomical observatoryPotsdam, Brandenburg
Einstein Tower
architectural heritage monumentBuilt 1920
Typeastronomical observatoryexpressionist
Built1920by Erich Mendelsohn
Best monthsMay · Aug–Sepweather in Potsdam
52.38° N, 13.06° EUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Standing for106 years
built 1920today 2026
When to goPotsdam · weather score
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
October: high / low14° / 6°
iAbout
Einstein Tower in brief
Einstein Tower is an astronomical observatory in Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany.
It holds the designation architectural heritage monument.
The astronomical observatory dates from 1920, was designed by Erich Mendelsohn and is built in the expressionist style.
For a visit, the weather in Potsdam is best in May, August and September; in October afternoons average 14°.
Facts
- Type
- astronomical observatory
- Designation
- architectural heritage monument
- Built
- 1920
- Architect
- Erich Mendelsohn
- Style
- expressionist
- Nearest town
- Potsdam
- Region
- Brandenburg
- Coordinates
- 52.37889, 13.06361
iiLocation
Where to find it
ivNearby
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Military School
0.9 km N
architectural heritage monument in Brandenburg
Berliner-Kindl-Brauerei am Brauhausberg
1.2 km N
architectural heritage monument
Around here
Potsdam and around
Nature
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Templiner See
Lake · 29 m
Mountains
Heritage
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Babelsberg Palace
World Heritage Site · 1835
Museums
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German Broadcasting Archive
Cinematheque
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