Gliwice Radio Tower, Communication tower in Gliwice, Poland.
Gliwice Radio Tower is a wooden communication tower in Gliwice, Poland, rising 111 meters and constructed using Siberian larch wood and brass bolts. Four observation platforms are accessible via 365 steps and offer different height perspectives up to the uppermost platform at 109.7 meters.
The transmission station was built in the 1930s for radio broadcasts and developed into a key communication hub in the region. German forces conducted a staged attack on the station on August 31, 1939, and used this event as justification for invading Poland.
The site takes its name from the incident of August 31, 1939, which served as a pretext for German troops. Visitors today can view original transmission devices and metal control panels from the 1930s in the attached museum.
The main entrance to the complex is located on Tarnogórska road, while drivers can park along Lubliniecka street. Climbing the steps requires good physical fitness, as the height is considerable and no elevators are available.
The construction consists entirely of Siberian larch wood pieces connected by 16,000 brass bolts to prevent interference with radio signal transmission. This material choice makes the tower one of the tallest wooden structures worldwide and a rarity in radio technology.
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