kronenburgertoren

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Park with city wall and powder tower in Nijmegen

The Netherlands, province Gelderland, city Nijmegen: in the city park, Kronenburgerpark is the Kronenburgertoren. This historic building, also called powder tower, formed part of the old city wall. This tower building and park is an landmark, cultural heritage site, national monument and tourist attraction. This building, former watchtower, will be divested by the Dutch state, politics, as a national monument. The Government Buildings Agency, owner of the monument, placed this structure on a list of objects that are no longer needed for a government function. The government wants to sell the building to the province, the municipality or to a private individual. The building is for sale, due to the changed policy regarding the monumental real estate of the state. On a sunny day in summer with blue sky and white clouds, nice weather.