Žižkov Television Tower, Television and observation tower in Žižkov, Prague, Czech Republic.
Žižkov Television Tower is a television and observation tower in Žižkov, Prague 3, Czech Republic. The structure consists of three cylindrical concrete tubes rising 216 meters high, making it the tallest building in the city.
Construction began in 1985 under architects Václav Aulický and Jiří Kozák, and the transmitter went into operation in February 1992. The structure stands on a hill in Žižkov where an old Jewish cemetery once existed before it was removed in the late 1950s.
Ten large white fiberglass babies by Czech artist David Černý climb the supporting pillars, giving the technical structure a playful twist. The sculptures look as if they are crawling up the concrete, turning the tower into a work of public art that passersby can spot from across the neighborhood.
Two elevators carry visitors to the observation deck at 93 meters in 38 seconds, offering views that can reach up to 100 kilometers (62 miles) on clear days. Inside the structure there is a restaurant and a cafe, so visitors can relax after going up to take in the cityscape.
Inside the tubes at 70 meters there is a one-room hotel suite where guests can stay overnight and wake up with a view over the entire capital. The room offers an unusual experience, combining accommodation with a perspective usually accessible only during daytime visits.
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