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    Tallinn TV-Tower

    Tallinn

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    The Tallinn Television Tower with its 314 metres is the tallest building in Estonia as well as in all of the Northern Europe. The TV Tower is a recently renewed great tourist, culture and leisure centre.

    Visitors journey in the tower starts with a 3D action-movie about the tower and a fascinating overview of the history of the tower itself and restoration of Estonian independence before heading up to the viewing platform and brasserie-restaurant at the 170 metre level. On top you can enjoy an interactive exhibition on the greatest achievements of Estonians through the ages. A special panorama programme magnifies the view and gives short overview of Tallinn interesting sights and areas. Visitors can record and broadcast video greetings in the tower’s television studio and memorize the visit with special souvenirs.

    The landmark building is host to concerts, performances, exhibitions and open air events at different times throughout the year.

    FACTS AND STATISTICS
    City name Tallinn
    Tower Name Tallinn TV-Tower
    Height from base to top of antennas 314 m
    Observation Decks 2
    Height of Observation Deck(s) 170 m and 175 m
    Architect(s) Juri Sinis, David Baziladze, Andrus Kõresaar, Raivo Kotov
    Engineers Jevgeni Ignatov, Vladimir Obõdov
    Restaurant(s) Name Brasserie-restaurant Teletorn
    Seating Capacity 100
    Height of restaurant(s) 175 m
    How many stories is your Tower? 22
    How many stairs to the top 1050
    How many years for construction 5
    Inauguration date 11.07.1980, after renovations 4.04.2012
    Lift(s) capacity(ies) 2 x 13
    Lift(s) capacity(ies) per hour 780
    Lift(s) speed (km/h) 12,6 km/h
    Maximum design wind speed (km/h) 227 km / h
    Maximum diameter of shaft 1,5 m
    Minimum diameter of shaft 0,9
    Name of elevator manufacturer KONE
    Number of lifts 2
    Total weight of tower (metric tones) 20000 tones
    Unique features of observatory(ies)Observation screens with special panorama programme
    Floor-windows with nanotechnological "curtins"
    Only open-air terrace at 175 m in Nordics
    Fun Facts about the Towerown TV-Studio
    alien named ETI lives here
    Fun Facts about the ObservatoryDuring Soviet occupation it was only place for Estonians to see free Europe - Finland 80 km away

    Jyri Kriisemann
    Manager

    Kloostrimetsa tee 58a,
    15026 Tallinn

    TEL: +372 6863001

    EMAIL: [email protected]

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