Pollonius, Television tower in Poll, Germany.
Description
Pollonius is a television tower in Poll with a concrete structure rising 115 m high. The facility serves as a broadcast transmission station for radio and television signals across the surrounding area.
History
The tower was built during a period of expansion in German broadcasting infrastructure to meet rising transmission needs. Its construction reflects the broader wave of transmitter facilities developed across the country during that era.
Culture
Pollonius represents the German engineering approach to telecommunications, combining structural efficiency with functional broadcast capabilities in urban settings.
Practical
The tower is located in Poll and can be viewed from the surrounding area. It functions primarily as a working broadcast facility rather than a public attraction.
Did you know?
Engineers designed the tower's concrete form to maintain stability while incorporating specialized equipment for signal transmission at multiple elevations.
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