Iriški Venac TV Tower, Television tower in Fruška Gora, Serbia.
Iriski Venac TV Tower is a 170-meter-high concrete structure featuring two basket sections mounted on a central shaft and equipped with antennas for radio and television transmission. The installation sits on a mountain near Novi Sad and once served as a major broadcasting facility for the region.
The tower was built in 1975. During the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia, its lower basket was partly destroyed; sources estimate it was hit by over 50 missiles, with damage assessed at 11.5 million dollars.
The tower sits on Iriski Venac mountain and remains visible from many points across the surrounding region. Locals recognize it as a landmark of the area, standing as a reminder of the region's communication infrastructure from past decades.
The tower stands on Iriški Venac in Fruška Gora near Novi Sad, reached by road through the mountain area. The concrete shaft, its two baskets and the antenna sections are seen from outside; the sources describe no lift, viewing platform or visitor exhibits. Check visibility before going, since the structure is best seen on a clear day.
The tower's lower basket was partly destroyed during the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia; sources estimate it was hit by over 50 missiles, with damage assessed at 11.5 million dollars. The concrete shaft survived the strikes.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 93,291 contributors worldwide.