Juche Tower, Stone monument in central Pyongyang, North Korea.
Description
The Juche Tower is an obelisk made of stacked granite blocks with a bronze torch at its peak, rising above Pyongyang's Taedong River. At its base stand three bronze statues representing different roles in society.
History
The tower was built in 1982 as a major national monument. Each of its stone blocks was intended to represent a significant daily marker in the nation's story.
Culture
Three bronze statues at the base show a worker with a hammer, a farmer with a sickle, and an intellectual with a brush. They represent the three groups seen as essential to this society.
Practical
An elevator takes visitors to an observation platform offering views across the city below. Wear comfortable shoes and check opening hours before your visit.
Did you know?
The base features 82 plaques left by international visitors expressing their connection to the site. These tablets reveal the worldwide attention this structure has drawn over the years.
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