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Einstein Tower

Einstein Tower
About

The Einstein Tower, or Einsteinturm, is one of the most iconic landmarks of modern architecture in Potsdam. Built between 1919 and 1924 by architect Erich Mendelsohn, it was designed to house a solar observatory that could test aspects of Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity. Rising from the wooded Telegrafenberg in the Albert Einstein Science Park, the tower’s fluid, sculptural form is a masterpiece of expressionist design, blending futuristic curves with functional purpose. Inside, a powerful solar telescope channels sunlight through the structure to a subterranean laboratory, where physicists studied the Sun’s spectrum and magnetic fields. Despite wartime damage and decades of weathering, the building has been carefully restored and remains in use by the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam. Today, the Einstein Tower is celebrated not only as a pioneering research facility but also as a symbol of the dialogue between science and art in the early 20th century, embodying the spirit of innovation that continues to inspire visitors.

Potsdam Germany
Location

The Einstein Tower is located within the Albert Einstein Science Park on Telegrafenberg Hill, at the end of Albert-Einstein-Straße, 14473 Potsdam. Designed by architect Erich Mendelsohn and completed in 1924, this iconic expressionist observatory stands among forested grounds on Potsdam's science campus, just south of the city center and about a 20-minute walk from the main train station. Nearby are other scientific landmarks including the Great Refractor observatory, Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics, the Telegrafenberg campus with historic 19th-century research pavilions, and green paths ideal for walking. The Science Park is a focal point for research and offers a unique combination of architectural history and natural surroundings, making the Einstein Tower an essential stop for visitors interested in science and design.

The Einstein Tower is located within the Albert Einstein Science Park on Telegrafenberg Hill, at the end of Albert-Einstein-Straße, 14473 Potsdam. Designed by architect Erich Mendelsohn and completed in 1924, this iconic expressionist observatory stands among forested grounds on Potsdam's science campus, just south of the city center and about a 20-minute walk from the main train station. Nearby are other scientific landmarks including the Great Refractor observatory, Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics, the Telegrafenberg campus with historic 19th-century research pavilions, and green paths ideal for walking. The Science Park is a focal point for research and offers a unique combination of architectural history and natural surroundings, making the Einstein Tower an essential stop for visitors interested in science and design.
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