Look-out Vetruse, Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic
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ToRo61
N 50° 39.302 E 014° 02.380
33U E 432116 N 5611904
Look-out Vetruse
Waymark Code: WMFJFQ
Location: Ústecký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 10/26/2012
Views: 95
Vetruše Lookout Tower
At the top of the hill of the same name, formerly called Ferdinand’s Height (205 m), a restaurant and excursion building was built by the Ústí nad Labem Mountain Tourist Club in 1897 with a 30 m lookout tower, which offers beautiful views of the city, the River Elbe, Bohemian Uplands and Ore Mountains. Imbedded in the greenery, Vetruše makes a fascinating impression with its structure harmonising with the landscape and it is a city landmark that cannot be overlooked.
Characteristics of the tower:
- Height of tower: 30 m
- Height observation gallery: 25 m
- Number of steps: 111
- Altitude: 210 m.a.s.l.
- Opening of tower: 1896-1897
- Architect: Alwin Köhler
Height of Look-Out Tower in feet: 99.00
Difficulty: 
Parking Area: N 50° 39.279 W 014° 02.358
Opening times and fees: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Please log only if you have been up there and you must include a photo of the scenic view from the top.