''Sondertürme'' (
German
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for ''special towers'') are
communications tower
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s of the former federal
post office
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(now
Deutsche Telekom AG
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), constructed of
reinforced concrete, which were planned specially for a given location. A ''Sonderturm'' is typically better equipped than the ''
Typenturm'' towers, and nearly always with a
visitor centre
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. ''Sonderturm'' towers were established in close vicinity to large cities.
Towers in Germany
Communication towers in Germany
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