Eleven-Finger-Tower (Elefantenklo)

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Eleven-Finger-Tower (Elefantenklo) is a distinctive multi-arched concrete pedestrian overpass and local architectural curiosity in Gießen, Germany.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf architectural curiosity
bridge
local landmark
pedestrian overpass
architecturalStyle Brutalist-influenced concrete architecture
category Buildings and structures in Gießen
Pedestrian bridges in Germany
country Germany NERFINISHED
crosses road junction in central Gießen
hasAccess ramps
stairs
hasApproximateConstructionPeriod 20th century
hasCulturalRole meeting point for locals
orientation landmark in the city
hasFeature central elevated platform
multiple elevated walkways
several arches resembling fingers
hasLocalName Elefantenklo NERFINISHED
Elfer
hasNameInEnglish Eleven-Finger-Tower NERFINISHED
hasNameInGerman Elefantenklo NERFINISHED
hasNickNameOrigin multiple arches resembling eleven fingers
shape reminiscent of an elephant’s toilet
hasStructure multi-arched overpass
imageSubject postcards of Gießen
isPublicInfrastructure true
locatedIn Germany
Gießen NERFINISHED
Hesse
material concrete
notableFor distinctive multi-arched design
status as a city symbol of Gießen
unusual appearance
openTo the public
ownedBy City of Gießen NERFINISHED
partOf Gießen city center NERFINISHED
safetyFeature guard rails
touristAttraction Gießen NERFINISHED
usedFor pedestrian traffic

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Giessen, Germany hasLandmark Eleven-Finger-Tower (Elefantenklo)
subject surface form: Giessen