Tbilisi TV Broadcasting Tower

Tbilisi TV Broadcasting Tower is a television tower on Mtatsminda Plateau serving as the primary telecommunications hub for radio and television broadcasts across the Georgian capital. The structure stands 274.5 meters tall and accommodates multiple communication systems including commercial television, cellular networks, and amateur radio repeaters.

The tower was built in 1972 to replace an earlier structure from 1955, marking significant advancement in Georgia's broadcasting infrastructure during the Soviet period. This replacement allowed the city to greatly expand its transmission capacity and reach.

The tower lights up in different colors during national holidays and public celebrations, becoming a visual marker of the city's shared identity. These light displays are woven into how locals experience their capital's evening skyline.

The tower sits at an elevation of about 700 meters on a plateau that is accessible both on foot and by vehicle. The location offers clear views across the entire city and is generally accessible on most days.

The engineering design allows the structure to flex up to 9 meters during strong winds and withstand earthquakes measuring up to 9.0 on the Richter scale. This flexibility was a critical adaptation to Georgia's location in an earthquake-prone region.