Potsdam, Germany
Albert-Einstein-Straße
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0331 96940
One of the absolute highlights of German expressionism and Mendelsohn’s masterpiece, the Einsteinturm is a bit of a bike to reach, but that makes it all the more satisfying once you’ve reached the surprisingly small tower on the summit. It’s not in great shape, however, it has never really been in good shape, so points for consistency, and it is still a working lab, half buried in the ground, serving as a base for scientific knowledge secure in the hills above Potsdam. An absolute must for fans of modern architecture!
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An Expressionist observatory designed to test Einstein’s revolutionary theories. In 1911, Albert Einstein (1879–1955) published his General Theory of Relativity. One of the theory’s predicted effects was a slight increase in the wavelength of light escaping from a strong gravitational field—a phenomenon known as gravitational redshift. German astronomers led by Erwin Finlay-Freundlich (1885–1964) decided to test the theory and commissioned a new solar observatory in Potsdam, outside Berlin, to be named after Einstein. Dedicated to physics. The German architect Erich Mendelsohn (1887–1953) set out to create a building with a dynamic structure that would align with Einstein’s radical theories. He opted to build the tower from reinforced concrete, suitable for its sculpted form. Construction difficulties caused by the complexity of the design, together with material shortages during World War I, meant that the observatory was actually built of brick and then covered with stucco. The designer achieved his vision for the building, however, with Einstein himself remarking on its “organic” form.
Amazing building. You are standing on the flow of the history of science. Be aware of “Einstein’s Brain”. What is it? If you stand in front of the building (your back faces to the building), look at the direction of eleven o’clock... on the ground...
When I visit this tower, I could feel the architect's & constructor's enthusiasm toward this ingenious building!!!
I was here not as a tourist but for Solar observations a month ago. Quite a magnificent architecture and still serving its scientific purpose of design though it is almost 100 years old but still stand strong. It is under AIP management.
This place has a lot of association with history and great scientific relevance. However, without a guided tour, one cannot truly fathom its relevance.
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The place is very nice, but you can not go inside. So after a long (but nice) walk you see just a big tower. So it is good but expected a little more.
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