Schrotkugelturm

The Schrotkugelturm (Shot Tower) in Berlin's Victoriastadt district is a 38-meter-tall brick building constructed in 1908 as part of a lead foundry. Its name recalls the shot that was once made here, when molten lead was formed into pellets inside the tower. The facade is modeled on the medieval family towers of northern Italy. After German reunification, the landmark-protected structure underwent a comprehensive renovation. Today, the tower is a unique industrial monument in the region. You can climb it during the Long Night of Museums, on Open Monument Day, or on special guided tours, and experience the historic industrial architecture up close.