Flakturm, Esterhazypark (Haus des Meeres) (Vienna)

Austria / Wien / Vienna / Fritz-Grünbaum-Platz, 1
 tower, museum, Second World War 1939-1945

Flak towers (German: Flaktürme) were large anti-aircraft gun blockhouses used by the Luftwaffe to prevent overflights of key areas in certain cities in World War II.

This particular tower was completely rebuilt to now house the "Haus des Meeres" ("House of the Sea").
www.haus-des-meeres.at/en/start.html
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