Funkturm Stuttgart, Television tower in Stuttgart, Germany.
The Stuttgart Television Tower rises 216 meters above the city, constructed from reinforced concrete with two observation decks at different heights.
Built between 1954 and 1956, this tower marked a milestone in engineering as the first telecommunications tower in the world made entirely of reinforced concrete.
The tower received Queen Elizabeth II during her state visit to Germany in 1965, demonstrating its status as a symbol of post-war German engineering.
Visitors can access two observation platforms at 150 and 153.5 meters, offering panoramic views extending to the Black Forest and Swabian Jura.
The construction cost of 4.2 million Deutsche Marks was fully recovered through visitor revenues within the first five years of operation.
Location: Stuttgart
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 48.77340,9.22173
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:58
Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg, features a blend of architectural and industrial heritage from the Middle Ages to modern times. The city hosts two car museums: the Mercedes-Benz Museum with 160 vehicles across nine floors, and the Porsche Museum tracing the brand's history since 1948. The historic city center is organized around Schlossplatz, dominated by the baroque New Castle from 1746, and Schillerplatz, where a bronze statue of the poet stands. The Old Castle, a former medieval fortress now housing a regional museum, is situated near modern structures like the municipal library, a nine-story white cube recognizable by its central atrium. Green spaces punctuate the urban fabric, from Killesberg Park to the castle gardens, while Feuersee, a former fire brigade pond from 1882, reflects the neo-Gothic St. John’s Church. The Market Hall of 1914, decorated with floral and geometric motifs, offers local produce and dining options. Worth a visit are the surroundings: Esslingen am Neckar preserves 200 medieval timber-framed houses and a 13th-century church dedicated to Saint-Denis, while Ludwigsburg Palace displays the baroque art of living in southern Germany.
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