Torii-Tower, Communication tower in Gusborn, Germany.
Torii-Tower in Gusborn is a 97 meter tall structure with a steel lattice design featuring two parallel vertical supports. Horizontal beams connect these supports to create the tower's distinctive double-tower appearance.
The structure was built in 1972 and originally manufactured in the United States for deployment in Vietnam. It was later relocated to Lower Saxony where it now serves as a communication facility.
The tower draws its name from Japanese shrine gates, reflecting an architectural influence that sets it apart from other German communication structures.
The facility functions as a broadcasting station for emergency services and mobile communications from a location at 48 meters above sea level. The area around the tower is generally accessible but the tower itself is closed to visitors for safety reasons.
The structure was originally intended for a different continent before being installed in northern Germany. This unexpected journey gives it a remarkable backstory that connects two distant parts of the world.
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