Reyers Tower, Television tower in Schaerbeek, Belgium.
Description
Reyers Tower is a transmission structure in Schaerbeek made of reinforced concrete with a cylindrical shape that rises 89 meters into the air and measures 34 meters in diameter. The facility houses roughly 96 different antennae that handle FM, VHF, UHF, and microwave frequencies to deliver radio and television signals across the region.
History
Construction began in 1963 under architect Roger Bastin and the tower opened officially in November 1982 after a long building period. It was built during an era when broadcasting networks were expanding and communication technology became central to regional infrastructure.
Culture
The tower plays a vital role in Belgian broadcasting and is recognized by people across the region as a landmark of media connectivity. It reflects how transmission infrastructure became woven into the fabric of urban life and remains a symbol of communication networks.
Practical
The tower sits in Brussels' Mediapark district and is easily accessible by public transportation from the city center. You can view it from outside and photograph the structure, though the interior is not open to the public since it operates as a working transmission facility.
Did you know?
The tower cooperates with the European Broadcast Union, connecting Belgian broadcasters to larger European transmission networks. This international partnership has allowed regional media to participate in shared broadcasts and maintain technical compatibility across borders.
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