Turkmenistan Tower, Television tower and skyscraper in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan Tower is a 211-meter tall building in Ashgabat built with a modern steel and glass structure. The tower features a distinctive octagonal star shape at its top.
The tower was completed in 2011 by a Turkish construction company named Polimeks. It represented a significant step in the modernization of Ashgabat after the nation's independence.
The tower integrates design touches that reflect Turkmen heritage in its interior spaces and layout. Visitors encounter these cultural details as they move through the building.
Visitors can reach two observation decks at 150 meters high and enjoy views across the city. The rotating restaurant offers dining with panoramic views of Ashgabat.
The building transmits television and radio signals across a radius of about 100 kilometers. This broadcast coverage makes it one of the nation's key infrastructure facilities.
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