Saint Petersburg TV Tower, Television tower on Aptekarskaya Avenue, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The Saint Petersburg TV Tower reaches a height of 326 meters with a steel lattice structure painted in red and white patterns.
The television tower, completed in 1962 and opened in 1963, marked a milestone in Soviet telecommunications as the first dedicated broadcasting structure.
The steel tower, designed by architect Vladimir Vasilkovsky, represents the engineering capabilities and technological progress of mid-twentieth century Soviet construction methods.
Located at coordinates 59.976667°N 30.320833°E, the tower broadcasts television and radio signals across the Saint Petersburg metropolitan region from its central position.
The structure holds the distinction of being Russia's second tallest tower and the country's highest lattice tower, featuring an observation platform at 191 meters.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Inception: 1962
Architects: Vladimir Vasilkovsky
Official opening: 1963
Architectural style: transmitter mast
Height: 326 m
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 59.97667,30.32083
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:45
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