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The 253 feet tall Bell Tower is part of Berlin's Olympic Complex. It was built for the 1936 Olympic Games by the Olympic Stadium's architect Werner March. During the games, the tower offered a special vintage point for guests of honor and for the press.
At the bottom of the tower is the Langemarck Hall, also designed by March.
In May 1945, after the Soviet Army took Berlin, the tower caught fire and became unstable. It was demolished by British pioneers on February 15, 1947. It was rebuilt by Walter March between 1960 and 1962.
For the 2006 Soccer World Cup, the tower was equipped with an elevator, which now makes it one of the most popular lookout points in Berlin.
In Berlin's Monument Register, the tower is listed as a separate sub-entry.
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