Florianturm, Television and observation tower in Westfalenpark, Dortmund, Germany.
Description
The Florianturm is a 208.5-meter (684 feet) television and observation tower made of reinforced concrete in Westfalenpark, Dortmund, Germany. The structure includes two viewing platforms at different heights and technical equipment for broadcasting signals housed in the upper section of the shaft.
History
Built in 1959 for the Federal Garden Exhibition, the tower briefly became the tallest structure in Germany upon completion. It served as an analog transmission mast until 2004, when operations switched to digital television broadcasting.
Culture
Named after Saint Florian, patron saint of firefighters, the tower has become a local landmark within Westfalenpark and a reference point across the city. Visitors use the viewing platforms to spot nearby industrial sites, green spaces, and residential districts that define the Ruhr area's mixed character.
Practical
Elevators inside the shaft provide access to the viewing platforms, though waiting times can extend on weekends and public holidays. Entry requires passing through Westfalenpark first, so visitors need to enter the park grounds before reaching the tower base.
Did you know?
A former rotating restaurant at 137 meters (449 feet) once completed a full turn in roughly one hour during operation. Between 2000 and 2003, a bungee jumping platform allowed thrill-seekers to leap from over 100 meters (328 feet) above the park.
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