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Rheinturm, Television tower in Düsseldorf, Germany.

The Rheinturm reaches a height of 240.5 meters with its concrete structure standing at the entrance of the Media Harbor in Düsseldorf.

The construction of the Rhine Tower began in 1979 under architect Harald Deilmann's direction and opened its doors to the public in December 1981.

The tower features a light sculpture clock on its facade, displaying the time through illuminated patterns that make it visible throughout the city.

Visitors can access the observation deck from 10 AM to midnight, with two elevators moving at 4 meters per second to reach the viewing platforms.

The QOMO restaurant at 172.5 meters completes one full rotation every 72 minutes, allowing diners to view the entire cityscape during their meal.

Location: Düsseldorf

Inception: December 1, 1981

Architects: Harald Deilmann

Official opening: December 1, 1981

Elevation above the sea: 174.5 m

Height: 240.5 m

Made from material: concrete

Website: https://rheinturm.de

GPS coordinates: 51.21778,6.76167

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:37

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