Braniborska Tower (Wieza Braniborska) description and photos - Poland: Zielona Gora (Topic)

Braniborska Tower (Wieza Braniborska) description and photos - Poland: Zielona Gora. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The name in English is Wieza Braniborska.

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Why were massive, stable towers built in the past centuries? Usually to perform defensive, protective functions or to place bells. The Braniborskaya Tower, which appeared in the town of Zielona Gora in the second half of the 19th century, was never used for these purposes and did not belong to either the church or the army. It was built on the outskirts of the city for entertainment: rich gentlemen could observe the surroundings from the top floor of the tower. From here there was a magnificent view of the picturesque hills, where the best vineyards of the region were located.

The tower-shaped building was erected in 1859 at the expense of one of the residents of Zelena Gora. He set up a restaurant on the ground floors of the tower, where young wine and German cuisine was always served. Since the locals enjoyed their time in this institution, its owner prospered.

The name of the tower comes from the word Branebork, as the locals called the town of Barndenburg in Lusatian language, which is located on the other side of the Odra River.

The tower restaurant was open until the end of World War II. In 1945, Zielona Gora was incorporated into Poland, so the owner of the restaurant, like many of his compatriots, left the city and left the restaurant unattended. The building was gradually dilapidated. Over time, a new residential area appeared around it, which was named Braniborsky. A new generation of residents of Zielona Gora grew up, which associated this name with high-rise buildings, and not with an abandoned tower.

Finally, in the 80s of the XX century, funds were allocated to restore the tower.

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