Baku TV Tower, Television tower in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The Baku TV Tower is a concrete structure rising 310 meters with observation decks offering views toward the Caspian Sea and across the city. A rotating restaurant operates on the 62nd floor, serving meals while guests see the entire urban landscape.
Construction began in 1979 during Soviet rule but faced significant delays until completion in 1996 following Azerbaijan's independence. This extended building period reflects the transformations the country experienced across those decades.
The tower has become a gathering place where locals and visitors experience the city from above, particularly in the rotating restaurant where meals are shared with sweeping views. Its presence on the skyline makes it a reference point in conversations about modern Baku.
Local buses and taxis provide access to the tower, with late afternoon and early evening offering the best lighting conditions to view the city and sea. Multiple elevators and stairs connect the various levels, allowing visitors to move at their own pace.
The tower's exterior lighting system shifts colors during national holidays, creating patterns that brighten the night sky above the city. These dynamic displays turn the structure into a visual anchor for celebrations visible from neighborhoods throughout Baku.
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