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The Friedrichsplatz with its historic water tower in Mannheim in the morning light in spring.

Date

Taken on 8 April 2026, 08:11:02Category:Mannheim photographs taken on 2026-04-08

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Author

Achim Lammerts (Syntaxys) (1965–)

	Description	German programmer and photographer
	Date of birth	1965
	Location of birth	Landau in der Pfalz
	Work period	1992-
	Authority file	: Q138314218

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Wikidata-ID

Wikidata has entry Watertower of Mannheim (Q1890718) with data related to this item.

Wikidata has entry Friedrichsplatz (Q1464327) with data related to this item.

Image Description

The photo shows a close-up of the Mannheim Water Tower on a sunny day, highlighting its architectural details and the immediate surroundings on Friedrichsplatz. The monumental, 60-meter-tall water tower, built of yellow sandstone, dominates the scene. The Neo-Baroque elements are clearly visible, such as the tall round-arched windows, the surrounding friezes of figures, and the copper-covered dome, atop which the statue of Amphitrite sits.
Two striking, light-green Art Nouveau candelabras frame the lower part of the image. Between them lies a short stretch of well-manicured lawn.
Part of the fountain basin is visible, featuring a sculpture depicting a mythological scene (Triton with a seahorse). Behind it, stone steps lead up to the level of the tower. On the left, pergolas covered in climbing plants extend into the picture. The trees in the background display fresh, light-green foliage, which, together with the deep-blue, cloudless sky, underscores the morning spring atmosphere.

Place: Karlsruhe (region), Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Location: Mannheim

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This photo was taken with Nikon D500 Category:Taken with Nikon D500#2026-04-08%20D500-2082%20Achim-Lammerts%20Mannheim-Wasserturm.jpg

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Camera location	49° 28′ 58.62″ N, 8° 28′ 37.89″ E	View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMap	49.482949; 8.477191

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