Pretzien Weir
Pretzien Weir is part of the Tentative list of Germany in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
The Pretzien Weir is a sluice gate weir that has protected the cities of Magdeburg and Schönebeck from flooding of the River Elbe since 1875. It also created a safe water depth for shipping traffic. Its industrial engineering has been influential on other flood protection structures throughout Europe.
Map of Pretzien Weir
Load mapThe coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
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Site Info
- Full Name
- Pretzien Weir
- Country
- Germany
- Added
- 2024
- Type
- Cultural
- Categories
- Structure - Civic and Public Works
- Link
- By ID
Site History
2024 Added to Tentative List
Site Links
Unesco Website: Pretzien Weir