Juche Tower, Stone monument in central Pyongyang, North Korea.
The Juche Tower consists of 25,550 granite blocks with a metal torch on top, reaching a height of 170 meters near Taedong River.
The tower opened in 1982 to mark Kim Il Sung's 70th birthday, with each granite block representing one day of the leader's life.
Three bronze figures at the base display a worker with hammer, peasant with sickle, and intellectual with brush, representing North Korean society.
Visitors can access the observation platform by elevator for 5 euros to view Pyongyang's skyline and Kim Il Sung Square.
A wall at the base contains 82 friendship plaques from international supporters, demonstrating global connections to the Juche philosophy.
Location: Pyongyang
Inception: 1982
Height: 170 m
Made from material: granite, bronze
GPS coordinates: 39.01759,125.76361
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:58
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