Riga Radio and TV Tower
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| Riga Radio and TV Tower (Riga TV Tower) | |
Rīgas radio un televīzijas tornis |
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| Information | |
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| Location | Riga, Latvia |
| Status | Complete |
| Constructed | 1979-1986 |
| Use | mixed use |
| Height | |
| Antenna/Spire | 368.5 m (1,209.0 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Elevator count | 4 |
| Companies | |
| Architect | Gunars Asaris |
The Riga Radio and TV Tower (Rīgas radio un televīzijas tornis) in Riga, Latvia is the tallest structure in the Baltic countries and the European Union. It was built between 1979 and 1986. Its highest point reaches 368.5 m (1209 ft), which makes it the third tallest tower in Europe (after the Ostankino Tower at 540 metres (1,772 ft) and the Kiev TV Tower at 385 metres (1,263 ft)) and the twelfth tallest tower in the world. There is an observation platform at the height of 97 m, from which most of the city can be seen (and in good weather, the Gulf of Riga, and many of the city surroundings.)
The tower is built on an island called Zaķusala in the middle of the River Daugava, and the base of the tower is located about 7 m above mean sea level. The tower is said to be able to withstand extreme winds up to 44 m/s (98 mph) without any noticeable vibration.
There are two elevators, one in the north-east pillar and one in the south-west pillar. The third pillar contains a staircase.
The tower started broadcasting in 1986.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Official homepage in Latvian, English, Russian, German
- Riga Television Tower in the Structurae database
- Photos of the tower at In-Riga.com
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