İzmir Parachute Tower, Parachute tower in Kültürpark, Turkey.
The İzmir Parachute Tower rises 48 meters high with three terraces and features a central elevator surrounded by a spiral staircase.
The Turkish Aeronautical Association built this tower in 1937 after studying similar structures in Russia, with construction costs reaching ₺38,758.61.
The tower represents the development of aviation training in Turkey during the 1930s and continues to support parachuting activities.
Visitors access the tower through Kültürpark's main entrance, with regular transportation connections from İzmir city center.
The structure's foundation incorporates seventy-five oak piles to ensure stability in its coastal location.
Location: Konak
Inception: 1937
Elevation above the sea: 4.5 m
Height: 48 m
Width: 9.5 m
GPS coordinates: 38.42744,27.14419
Latest update: November 26, 2025 16:20
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