When picturing Shanghai, chances are that you are immediately seeing this incredible structure in your mind’s eye: the Shanghai Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower, situated at the tip of Lujiazui on the eastern shore of the Huangpu River of Shanghai. The tower’s unique architectural design, consisting of eleven steel spheres, make it a one-of-a-kind […]
October 3rd is a special day in Germany, it is the country’s National Day, or German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit) – the day in 1990 when the reunification of East and West Germany was complete. And on this day in 1969, the Berliner Fernsehturm/ Berlin TV Tower was first opened. The tower was
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Today, September 16, marks Mexican Independence Day, the perfect moment to shine some light on the beautiful Mexican member of the World Federation of Great Towers: The Latin American Tower or Torre Latinoamericana. The tower was inaugurated on April 30th, 1956, after 7 years of construction and with its height of 182 m (597 ft.)
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Today marks the 50 year anniversary of the UFO tower in Bratislava, Slovakia. The iconic tower provides visitors with mesmerizing panoramic 360 degree views of Slovak capital, Bratislava, from the alluring open-air observation deck at 95 meters/ 311 ft. The iconic tower is located on the historical Bridge of Slovak National Uprising, the 7th largest
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Today we celebrate the 25th birthday of Auckland Sky Tower. The Sky Tower is a fantastic vantage point on the city and provides spectacular views of the harbor and surrounding areas. Operating since 1997, this 328-metres-tall giant is a proud member of the World Federation of Great Towers and attracts over 400,000 visitors per year.
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Every year on April 22nd, commemorating the day in 1970 when the environmental movement was founded, light is casted on environmental concerns and environmental issues and break-through are discussed on a global scale. It is Earth Day. On the day of this important observance, we cannot pass up the chance to bring some attention to
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Today marks 60 years since the Seattle Space Needle opened its doors in 1962. The Space Needle’s grand opening took place on April 21, 1962 and was especially designed for the Century 21 World’s Fair Exposition of that year. The theme of the fair was “The Age of Space”, inspiring the futuristic design that made
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We are extremely proud to have extended our tower family, especially during these trying times. Read about the latest member of the World Federation of Great Towers: the Kuantan 188. The second tallest telecommunications tower in Malaysia, formerly known as Menara Teruntum and Menara Kuantan 188, is on the path to success and has already
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