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Perlachturm’s Cupola Lowered in Early-Morning Crane Operation

After overcoming lift shortages, weather constraints, wind-still requirements, Augsburg’s 400-year-old dome now serves as a ground-level pavilion during a €9 million renovation that culminates with its planned November reinstallation.

Sanierung Perlachturm / Abheben der Kuppel / Perrlachkuppel
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Sanierung Perlachturm / Abheben der Kuppel / Perrlachkuppel / Turmzwiebel
Sanierung Perlachturm / Abheben der Kuppel / Perrlachkuppel

Overview

  • Early Thursday morning, specialists successfully lifted the 400-year-old cupola from the 70-meter Perlachturm and lowered it onto Rathausplatz around 8:45 AM after favorable wind-still conditions were confirmed.
  • A failed removal attempt last week, caused by a too-short aerial lift, prompted Wednesday’s test lift to verify crane reach and secure the golden Cisa statue ahead of Thursday’s operation.
  • The cupola will function as an information pavilion for public viewing during the restoration, with an official inauguration set for August 11.
  • The €9 million renovation, funded by federal grants and citizen donations, includes structural repairs to the tower’s stone façade and the installation of a new steel spiral staircase for future visitor access.
  • Officials expect to reattach the dome in November, marking the first public climb of the Perlachturm since its 2017 closure over safety concerns.