Video of old parts of Swakopmund and its vintage architectural gems, region Erongo, Atlantic coast of Namibia, southern Africa.
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Swakopmund, Namibia, was founded two years later than Windhoek, in 1892, by Captain Curt von Francois as the main harbour of German South West Africa. This coastal resort town is located 360 km from Namibia's capital.
Swakopmund town has many historical examples of traditional German architecture, built in 19th and 20th centuries. Most of these old buildings' exteriors can be viewed and enjoyed by all.
The fact that many of these buildings are still standing is due to the quality of the craftsmanship and the attention to detail typical of the period.
Prinzessin Rupprecht Heim
Now a private pension/B&B the original building was completed in 1901 as a military hospital. In 1914 it was taken over by the Bavarian Women's Red Cross, which named it after its patron, Princess Rupprecht, wife of the Bavarian crown prince.
Kaserne
The original building served as a barracks. The design is similar to Alte Feste in Windhoek and Fort Namutoni in Etosha Park and the building was completed in 1906.
Railway station (Swakopmund Hotel from 1994)
Declared a National monument in 1972 the building, designed by C. Schmidt (tower design by Willy Sander - architect of Windhoek's ''Three Castles''), was completed in 1901.
German school
Completed in October 1913, the building hosted both the government and municipal secondary schools. Design by E. Krause.
Hohenzollern building
Built in 1906 and initially served as a hotel. At the present it is sectional title flats.
Deutsche Evangelical church
The building designed by Otto Ertl was consecrated on 7 January 1912. The bells were imported from Germany where they were made by Franz Schilling. The second oldest building in Swakopmund. Proclaimed National Monument on 21 September 1978.
Antonius Gebaude
Designed by Otto Ertl the building (the hospital) was opened in March 1908.
Swakopmund Lighthouse
First 11 metres were erected in July 1902 and further 10 meters added in 1910.
State House (Kaiserliches Bezirksgericht)
Built as a magistrate's court in 1902 the building served as a summer residence for top government officials for several decades. Architect C. Schmidt. After World War 1 onwards it has been used as the summer residence of the South African Administrators. In 1945 the building was again extended by adding a tower.
The Altes Ampsgericht
"Altes Amtsgericht" was built in 1906 as a school but then used as the magistrates office after the state had to complete the building when the private source of funds ran out. The building was restored in 1976. The building was designed by Otto Ertl.
Marine Memorial
A monument dedicated to members of the First Marine Expedition Corps who died during the Herero War, 1904-1905 is located close to the State House. The statue was designed and cast in Berlin, and presented to the town by the crew of the German gunboat, Panther , in July 1908. The figure represents a marine standing by his wounded colleague, ready for action. This memorial was commissioned in 1907 by the Marine Infantry in Kiel, Germany, and designed by sculptor AM Wolff.
The Old Swakopmund Prison
1909 Alte Gefängnis was designed by architect Heinrich Bause. The main building was used only for staff housing while the prisoners were relegated to less opulent quarters on one side. It still serves as a prison - photographs are not permitted.
Woerman Haus
From the shore, the delightful German-style Woermann Haus stands out above surrounding buildings. It is easily recognized as the building on the high ground with a decorated tower.
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22 июл 2022
