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Jakarta Tower, Communications tower project in Jakarta, Indonesia

The Jakarta Tower stands as an unfinished telecommunications structure in the central district of Jakarta, reaching toward a planned height of 558 meters.

Construction of the Jakarta Tower began in 1997 with the goal of surpassing the CN Tower in Toronto as the tallest freestanding structure.

The tower design incorporates traditional Indonesian architectural elements with modern engineering principles to represent the nation's technological advancement.

The tower project includes plans for multiple observation decks, broadcasting facilities, and telecommunications equipment to serve the greater Jakarta metropolitan area.

Despite remaining incomplete due to the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the foundation and initial structure demonstrate advanced engineering methods for seismic stability.

Website: http://jakartatower.com

GPS coordinates: -6.15131,106.85200

Latest update: April 6, 2025 11:32

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