Āgenskalns TV tower

The Āgenskalns TV tower is a concrete structure that rises 110 meters above Riga and transmits television and radio signals across the region. Its design was built to support broadcasting operations and stands out in the urban landscape as a distinctive vertical landmark.

The tower began broadcasting in 1955 and marked the start of regular television transmission throughout Latvia during the Soviet period. It played a central role in distributing programs that shaped how people received information and entertainment across the entire region.

This broadcasting facility contributed to the development of Latvian media by enabling the transmission of local programs and national content to households across the region.

The tower continues to function as an active broadcasting facility and is not open for public visits inside. You can view the structure from the ground and appreciate its height from the surrounding streets around Āgenskalns.

During the 1991 coup attempt, OMON troops seized the tower for two days and cut off all television broadcasting across Latvia. This event made the facility a symbolic place during a critical moment in the country's struggle for independence.

Location: Riga

Inception: 1955

Height: 110 m

GPS coordinates: 56.93694,24.07222

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02