Colonius, Television tower in Neustadt-Nord, Cologne, Germany.
The concrete telecommunications tower reaches a height of 266 meters, featuring a distinctive cylindrical shaft crowned with multiple observation levels and technical installations.
Construction of the Colonius began in January 1978 and concluded in 1981, marking Cologne's position as a major media center in post-war Germany.
The tower's observation deck and rotating restaurant at 166 meters high were significant public attractions until their closure in the 1990s.
The structure currently functions as a broadcasting facility for digital television, analog and digital radio signals, and the Cologne transport authority's radio network.
In 2004, a helicopter-mounted operation added a radio antenna to increase the tower's height from 252.9 to 266 meters for digital broadcasting capabilities.
Location: Neustadt-Nord
Inception: 1981
Elevators: 3
Height: 266 m
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 50.94722,6.93194
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:10
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