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03 · Urban Geometry· 2023-06-02

Wasserturm Mannheim

The landmark Wasserturm in Mannheim—birthplace of the car (Carl Benz), the bicycle (draisine), and former home of Mozart.

Field Notes & Backstory

The iconic Wasserturm in Mannheim—birthplace of the car, the bicycle, and former home of Mozart. Just a stone’s throw away is my best friend’s childhood home, where I spent countless hours playing Civilization back when 10-year-old me didn’t have a computer.