Cabot Tower
Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Height
- 105′
- Construction started
- June 1897
- Type
- Tower in Bristol, England
Visitor information
- Address: Brandon Hill Park, Park St, Bristol BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
- Phone: +44 117 922 2200
- Official website: http://www.bristol.gov.uk/museums-parks-sports-culture/brandon-hill
People also ask
What is the history of the Cabot Tower Bristol?
The tower was constructed in memory of John Cabot, 400 years after he set sail in Matthew from Bristol and landed in what was later to become Canada. It was paid for by public subscription. The foundation stone was laid on 24 June 1897 by the Marquis of Dufferin and Ava and the tower was completed in July 1898.
Is the Cabot Tower the highest point in Bristol?
Cabot Tower is a purpose-built viewing tower located at the highest point of Brandon Hill, near Bristol city center. Enjoy views of major city landmarks and the rolling green landscapes of England's Avon region.
Can you walk up the Cabot Tower?
When open, it's free to climb up the 109 steep, twisting steps of the tower to enjoy stunning views across Bristol..
What is the Cabot Tower famous for?
The Cabot Tower is one of the best examples illustrating the evolution of communications in Canada from the earliest aural and visual systems, through to the long-distance, wireless transmission of the human voice.
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