The massive G-Tower German World War Two anti-aircraft flak tower (flackturme) in Augarten, central Vienna, Austria.

The massive G-Tower German World War Two anti-aircraft flak tower (flackturme) in Augarten, central Vienna, Austria. Stock Photo
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Maurice Savage / Alamy Stock Photo

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3624 x 2415 px | 30.7 x 20.4 cm | 12.1 x 8.1 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

11 April 2012

Location:

Obere Augartenstrasse, Vienna, (Wien) Austria

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This view is looking across Obere Augartenstrasse. "G-Tower remains empty. The entire north-east and half of the east 20 mm gun platforms have been removed during 2007 including the connecting walkways due to deterioration. The tower itself has been reinforced with steel cables encircling the entire structure, 12 cables are located above the gun nests, 6 just below, and an additional 4 midway up the tower. The tower is home to thousands of pigeons which nest on every platform and opening. The tower suffered an internal explosion, and several floors near the top are missing on one side. The west side of the structure is also used as a cellular communications tower. " Wikipedia entry