Kamzík TV Tower, Television and observation tower in Koliba district, Slovakia
This communications structure stands on Kamzík hill with a concrete base supporting steel columns that rise to a height of 196 meters, incorporating antennas for radio and television transmission alongside an observation platform at 72 meters offering views across three countries.
Construction began in 1970 and concluded in 1975 to improve television and radio coverage throughout the region, providing Bratislava with a landmark that later received technological upgrades for digital broadcasting as media transmission standards evolved.
For decades, locals have gathered at this facility to celebrate special occasions and experience views extending across Slovakia, Austria and Hungary from the rotating dining area, making it a gathering point for important moments and celebrations.
Public bus lines serve Koliba district with stops near the base, while marked forest trails provide access for hikers through the Small Carpathian woodlands, with the observation deck accessible during operating hours and evening visits particularly recommended for sunset and city lights.
Engineers employed an unconventional construction sequence working from top to bottom, assembling upper sections first before proceeding downward, which allowed for precise structural balance throughout the building process and remains technically remarkable among telecommunications structures of this era.
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