On a high tower. Tallest towers in the world

The world's tallest TV tower February 3rd, 2016

We continue to replenish our . Today we have such an object as a television tower. In Europe, the highest is Ostankino (I have been wanting to go inside to the observation deck for a very long time!!). But in the World...

The tallest television tower in this moment is the TV tower - Tokyo Skytree, which is located in the Sumida area, Tokyo, Japan. It is the tallest among the television towers in the world, its height is 634 meters and the second among the tallest buildings in the world, the first is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai with a height of 828 meters.

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New Tokyo Tokyo Sky Tree Tower or "Tokyo Sky Tree", was built to replace the old Tokyo Television Tower, to transmit digital television and radio signals, since from 2011 all television broadcasting in Japan was supposed to switch completely to digital television. The old one was not high enough to transmit to the upper floors of some skyscrapers.

Construction of a TV tower "Tokyo Skytree" began in July 2008 and is amazing at the speed with which the Japanese erected this structure - 10 meters per week. Construction was completed on February 29, 2012, although it was planned to be completed in December 2011, but due to the earthquake, funds allocated for the construction of the television tower became less and it slowed down. Official opening took place only on May 22, 2012. 580 thousand people took part in the construction of the television tower and 812 million dollars were spent.
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The tower is built with modern anti-seismic systems, which, according to engineers, can absorb up to 50% of the energy of an earthquake, and can theoretically withstand earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 with the epicenter under the tower.

Name Tokyo Skytree was chosen based on the results of a popular vote that took place on the Internet from April to May 2008. The name received about 33,000 votes (30 percent) out of 110,000 voters, with the second most popular name being "Tokyo Edo Tower".

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The height of the television tower is twice as high as the Tokyo Television Tower and during the design was chosen to be equal to 634 meters. This is not just like that, the fact is that the number is 6 (pronounced “mu” in old Japanese), 3 (“sa”), 4 (“si”) and together they sound like “Musashi”, which is consonant with the name historical area where modern Tokyo is located - "Musashi".

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Tokyo Sky Tree Tower used primarily for digital television and radio broadcasting, mobile telephony and navigation systems, but it is also popular tourist site. It has two public viewing platforms. The first observation deck is located on 3 floors at an altitude ranging from 340 to 350 meters, which can be reached in 60 seconds by the fastest elevator in Japan, which surpassed the Landmark Tower elevator in Yokohama in speed. Part of the floor of the observation deck is made of strong glass, where you can see the city right under your feet. There is also a cafe, a small souvenir shop and a restaurant (Musashi Sky Restaurant).

In March 2011, the tower's spire collapsed during an earthquake. But the tower itself survived, and is still the main symbol of Japan.

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The next elevator takes visitors to the second observation platform of the TV tower "Tokyo Skytree", which is located at an altitude of 445 meters, called the “Skywalk”, a circular path that runs around the tower 360 degrees, while rising 75 meters in height to the very highest point tower (451.2 m) accessible to visitors.

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At the base of the Tokyo Skytree tower there is a huge shopping and entertainment complex "Tokyo Solamachi", which is located on the banks of the Sumida River and has more than 300 shops and restaurants inside. There is also a postal museum, office space, a planetarium and a huge aquarium (Sumida Aquarium). Entrance to the TV tower "Tokyo Sky Tree" with a cash desk located on the 4th floor of the complex.
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The world's first television tower was built in Berlin in 1926. By modern standards, its dimensions were very modest: height 150 meters, and weight “only” 600 tons.

Of course, these parameters cannot be compared with the size of modern television towers. In today's report we will get acquainted with the tallest television towers in the world.

Height: 375 meters
Location: Uzbekistan, Tashkent
Year of construction: 1985

Is the tallest television tower in Central Asia. It was built over 6 years and was put into operation on January 15, 1985.

Height: 385 meters
Location: Ukraine, Kyiv
Year of construction: 1973

The Kiev Tower is considered the world's tallest structure of buildings with a lattice structure. The tower consists entirely of steel pipes of various diameters and weighs 2,700 tons.

In the central part there is a vertical pipe with a diameter of 4 meters. It serves as an elevator shaft and smoothly transitions into the antenna part.

Kyiv TV Tower is the most high design Ukraine. The tower is 60 meters higher, but weighs 3 times less.

Height: 405 meters
Location: China, Beijing
Year of construction: 1995

At the top of the tower there is a revolving restaurant.

Height: 421 meters
Location: Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Year of construction: 1995

The construction of this 421-meter-high structure lasted about 5 years.

For its original lighting, the Menara Tower received the unofficial name “Garden of Light.”

Height: 435 meters
Location: Iran, Tehran
Year of construction: 2006

The tower has 6 panoramic elevators, and at an altitude of 276 meters there is a panoramic revolving restaurant. The tower's gondola has 12 floors with a total area of ​​12,000 sq.m., which is the largest area of ​​TV tower premises in the world.

This is the tallest building in Iran:

Height: 468 meters
Location: China, Shanghai
Year of construction: 1995

The Oriental Pearl is the second tallest television tower in Asia. The sphere at the top of the tower has a diameter of 45 meters and is located 263 meters above the ground.

At an altitude of 267 meters there is a revolving restaurant, at an altitude of 271 meters there is a bar and 20 karaoke rooms.

At an altitude of 350 meters there is a penthouse with an observation deck.

Height: 540 meters
Location: Russia Moscow
Year of construction: 1967

The tower project was invented by chief designer Nikitin in one night; the image of the tower was an inverted lily. (Photo by Yuri Degtyarev):

The mass of the tower together with the foundation is 51,400 tons. Ostankino TV tower on Victory Day 2010. (Photo by Dmitry Smirnov):

On August 27, 2000, a strong fire occurred in the Ostankino tower at an altitude of 460 m. 3 floors were completely burned out. Long repair and construction work and landscaping of the territory were completed by February 14, 2008. Infrared photograph of the Ostankino TV tower:

Height: 553 meters
Location: Canada, Toronto
Year of construction: 1976

The CN Tower is almost twice as tall as the Eiffel Tower and 13 meters taller than the Ostankino Tower.

It can withstand winds of 420 km/h and is struck by more than 80 lightning strikes per year.

From 1976 to 2007 it was the tallest structure in the world.

Height: 610 meters
Location: China, Guangzhou
Year of construction: 2009

The mesh shell of the tower is made of steel pipes large diameter. The tower is crowned by a steel spire 160 meters high.

The design of the mesh shell of the Guangzhou TV tower corresponds to an 1899 patent by Russian engineer Shukhov.

Height: 634 meters
Location: Japan Tokyo
Year of construction: February 29, 2012

The construction of the television tower was completed recently, and its opening took place on May 22, 2012. The tower houses more than 300 boutiques, restaurants, an aquarium, a planetarium and a theater.

It is the tallest structure in Japan and the tallest television tower in the world.

The tallest towers in the world... How many are there? Are they really so high that they amaze anyone who sees them for the first time? How reliable are these structures? Look for answers to these questions in the article that we bring to your attention right now.

Burj Dubai (UAE)

“Burj Dubai” or Dubai Tower is the name of the tallest tower in the world. It is located in the city of Dubai - in the United Arab Emirates. Construction of the tower lasted for 6 years - from 2004 to 2010. The total height of the building, which has 160 floors, reaches 828 meters! This is much more compared to skyscrapers, which previously led in this indicator.

The first 8 floors of the tower are occupied by the luxurious 6-star Armani Hotel. It was designed by Armani himself, after whom the hotel was named. In addition, the Dubai Tower houses nightclubs, restaurants, office space, a swimming pool, spas, luxury apartments worth several million euros, and even a mosque. On the 124th floor, everyone can visit the observation deck, which offers a stunning view of the whole of Dubai. To make moving around the tower as comfortable as possible for visitors, there are 65 high-speed elevators that will take you to the desired floor in a matter of seconds.

Tokyo Sky Tree (Japan)

Tokyo Sky Tree, which means "Tokyo Sky Tree" in English, is the second tallest tower in the world. As you may have guessed, it is located in the Japanese city of Tokyo. The height of this television tower reaches 634 meters. Construction of the building began in 2008 and lasted for 4 years. The official opening of the tower took place in May 2012. In addition to serving as a television tower, Tokyo Sky Tree also houses numerous navigation systems and mobile phone centers, as well as more than 300 fashionable boutiques, restaurants, a planetarium, an aquarium and a theater. This means that in this building everyone can find something they like.

Canton Tower (China)

The Canton Tower is not only the most beautiful, but also the tallest in China. It also ranks third highest in the world. The length of the building, which is located in the Chinese city of Guangzhou, reaches 610 meters, including a 160-meter long spire, which is the real decoration of the tower. The design of the structure is striking in its novelty and manufacturability - the combination of a hyperboloid mesh shell and a central core is more than successful. In addition to the fact that the building is used as a television center, it is open to tourists - about 10,000 people come here every day.

CN Tower (Canada)

Until 2007, the CN Tower, which is located in the Canadian city of Toronto, was considered the tallest building in the world. Its height reaches 533 meters. It is not surprising that this particular building is a real symbol and a true landmark of the city, attracting about 2 million tourists every year. The building received its name in honor of the first two words of the name of the company that originally owned it, the Canadian National Railway Company. However, in 1995, the Canada Lands Company became the owner of the tower, which decided not to change everything famous name, but only slightly modify its sound. Today the name of the tower stands for Canada's National Tower.

Ostankino Tower (Russia)

Ostankino Tower, popularly called for its appearance Igolochka is the tallest building in Russia. Its height reaches 540 meters. This television tower was built in 1967, however, according to experts, it will be able to stand for more than 300 years - its design is so strong. By the way, the tower is supported by 10 columns, each of which is subjected to a load of 3200 tons. A unique “highlight” of the building is the chic restaurant called “Seventh Heaven”, which is located at an altitude of 330 meters and occupies 3 floors! In addition to the restaurant, the Ostankino tower is equipped with an observation deck, which is fenced with tempered, especially durable glass. This guarantees visitors additional safety and comfort.

Architecture has always fascinated humanity. Since ancient times, people have sought not only to build a building with a certain functionality, but also to give it a certain aesthetic property. The towers remain very popular and attractive to this day. All over the world, buildings of this type are business cards certain cities.

In this article we will answer the question: “What is the tallest tower?” Let's talk about the ten tallest buildings.

First place - Burj Khalifa (United Arab Emirates)

Dubai is known for its picturesque buildings. One of the greatest projects was the construction of this tower, which started in 2004. Six years later, the Burj Khalifa was opened to visitors in Dubai. This building is located in the middle of numerous hotels and shopping centers. The tower even has its own official website.

The building is made in the form of a stalagmite, its shape is easily recognizable and original. The tower has 163 floors, despite the fact that few buildings in the world have more than a hundred floors. Initially, the designers wanted to create a “city within a city” with this building, which would even have its own parks. In addition, it was originally planned that this building would be the tallest. The developers kept the final height secret so that if competitors appeared, they would make adjustments to the construction plan.
The height of the tower is 818 meters.

Second place - Guangzhou (People's Republic of China)

China is also very interested in building amazing skyscrapers. Guangzhou TV Tower ranks second on the list of tallest towers. Its construction started in 2005 and was completed five years later.

The purpose of the television tower is to broadcast radio signals and television. In addition, at the top there is a special platform through which you can observe a panoramic picture of the Chinese metropolis. It is designed for ten thousand visitors daily!

At an altitude of 419 and 426 meters there are special restaurants, which are located on rotating platforms. At an altitude of 406 meters there is a cafe for VIPs. The building can accommodate up to 10 thousand tourists daily.

The height of the tower is 610 meters.

Third place - CN Tower (Canada)

The CN Tower is located in the Canadian metropolis of Toronto. The Tower is not just part of the city. She is his symbol. CN from the building's name stands for Canada's National. Construction began in 1973 and was completed in 1975.

An interesting fact: every year at least seventy lightning strikes the tower. The elevators installed inside move at a speed of twenty kilometers per hour. They are able to lift a person to the very top in one minute. At an altitude of 350 meters there is a restaurant up to the visitors. At the top there is an observation deck from which visitors can see the hills located 120 kilometers from the Tower. In addition, it is possible to walk with a safety net along an open cornice.

Tower weight - 130 tons. Height - 552 meters.

Fourth place - Freedom Tower (New York)

Another tall tower in the world, the most recognizable in America is the Freedom Tower. The history of the building dates back to tragic events September 11, 2001, when two World Trade Center skyscrapers were destroyed by a terrorist attack. As a result of the competition, it was decided to build the Freedom Tower in their place, which today is a symbol of the democratic world. In 2013, the building opened to visitors.

Its height is 541 meters.

Fifth place - Ostankino TV tower

The fifth tallest tower in the world and the tallest in Russia is the Ostankino TV tower. The building rests on seven special legs. It was literally designed to last. According to technological calculations, Ostankino should last no less than 300 years. Inside, in addition to television studios, there is the Seventh Heaven restaurant at an altitude of 300 meters. There is also a special observation deck. It allows people to look at Moscow from a great height. The platform is protected by three layers of thick glass to prevent accidents.

The height of Ostankino is 540 meters.

Sixth place - Willis Tower (United States of America)

The list of tallest towers continues with the Willis Tower, which is located in the state of Illinois, the city of Chicago. Construction started in 1970 and continued for three years.

The building has one hundred and ten floors, the total area of ​​which is 410 thousand square meters.

The tower is built from nine pipes square shape, which converge into a square at the base. There are 104 elevators inside, with the help of which visitors move around the three zones into which this building is divided.

Willis Tower is the second tallest building in the United States. The TV tower also transmits radio signals. At the very top, appropriate transmitters are installed for this purpose.

Characteristic feature The structure, resulting from its asymmetrical design, is that it is slightly inclined to the west (10 degrees). This happened due to the fact that the building creates different loads on the foundation in different parts.

The height of Willis Tower is 527 meters.

Seventh place - Pentominium Tower (United Arab Emirates)

Dubai is the only city on this list that has two large towers. Construction of this structure began in 2011 and is not completed at the time of writing. The construction price is stated at four hundred million dollars. The tower is also a leader in another rating. The construction site has one of the deepest pits in the history of mankind.

Designer Andrew Bramberg is responsible for the project. Luxury residential apartments will be located inside the tower. The cost of one apartment is at least three million dollars. There is only one apartment per floor.

The formation of the name of the building is also interesting: Pentominimum is a combination of the words “penthouse” and “condominium”.

The height of the building is 516 meters.

Eighth place - Taipei-101 (Taiwan)

Erected in 2004 in the Taiwanese city of Taipei, the building has one hundred and one floors (as well as five more underground), as reflected in its name. Below are numerous trading platforms, and upstairs are office rooms. Construction began in 1999 and was completed in five years. The building is also a leader in the speed of movement of elevators. It is 60 kilometers per hour. You can reach the very top in just half a minute.

The tower is made of glass, steel and aluminum, has several hundred concrete supports eighty meters deep. To protect against strong earthquakes or hurricanes, a special round pendulum is placed between the 87th and 90th floors. According to the designers, Taipei-101 is capable of withstanding the strongest earthquakes, which occur no more often than once every few thousand years.
The height of Taipei-101 is 509 meters.

Ninth place - Burj Al Alam (United Arab Emirates)

Ghost building. The project was very ambitious. Burj Al Alam is a large tower, the third largest in Dubai, but its construction was not completed. Construction began in 2006, and at first everything developed quite successfully, the transition finish line was announced for 2009.

However, the project was soon closed and construction was stopped. At the moment, the tower website has ceased to function. There is no news about its future fate, but it is obvious that sooner or later the project will be resumed in one form or another. If the project is completed, the UAE will have three large towers.

Estimated final height is 501.

Tenth place - Eiffel Tower (France)

The tallest tower in Europe and the tenth largest is called the Eiffel Tower in honor of its chief designer, Eiffel. He himself called it a “three-hundred-meter tower” - simply and laconically.

The Eiffel Tower is famous all over the world. It is an unchanging symbol of France and Paris. Every year it is visited by several million tourists from all over the planet. It is very interesting that Eiffel was initially criticized for such a daring design decision. However, subsequently the tower had no critics.

It is symbolic that during the retreat German troops Hitler received a personal order to destroy the architectural masterpiece. However, General Choltitz did not fulfill it, realizing its greatness.

The height of the Eiffel Tower is 324 meters (originally 300, but a new antenna was subsequently installed).

On the vast territory of the Earth in different cities there are many amazing ones that can be classified by size, originality, uniqueness and other characteristics.

In this article we will consider high-rise buildings in the form of towers. Before we find out which Russian tower is the tallest in the country, we will briefly describe the largest buildings in the whole world.

About some skyscrapers in the world

In all developed countries construction of modern high-tech architectural structures. A huge number of high-rise towers and buildings compete with each other in height and originality. Before we decide which is the largest tower in Russia, we will consider the tallest buildings in the world.

1. In the city of Dubai (UAE), the Burj Khalifa building reaches a height of 828 meters.

2. In China there is a tower 610 meters high. It is a station for transmitting radio and TV signals. It is also used as an observation deck for a panoramic view, allowing approximately 10 thousand tourists per day.

3. In Canada, the CN Tower (Toronto) has a height of 553 meters. This tower is a symbol of Canada.

4. The Freedom Tower was built in New York, its height is 541 meters. It was built in May 2013 (design by D. Libeskind) on the site of the destroyed twin towers (terrorist attack of September 11, 2001). The new building was named “World shopping mall 1".

5. Moscow Ostankino TV tower has a height of 540 meters. Inside it is the famous “Seventh Heaven” (a restaurant at an altitude of 328 meters), and there is a magnificent viewing platform.

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The year the tower was built is 1967.

As noted above, this is the fifth tallest building in the world after the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

Main characteristics of the tower:

• the base is located at an altitude of 160 meters above sea level;
• the structure is located on 10 supports, between which the average diameter is 65 meters;
• 149 ropes hold the tower trunk;
• the total volume of premises is about 70,000 sq. m. meters;
• maximum deviation of the tower crown at maximum speed wind is 12 meters;
• The main observation deck is located at an altitude of 337 m.

The largest tower in Russia was designed by the architect Nikitin. The image of the structure is a lily, only upside down. It should be noted that the initial project included only 4 supports, later their number was increased to 10.

Symbols of Russia through the eyes of foreigners

Before answering which tower is a symbol of Russia, we should remember what, according to statistics, foreigners associate with our country.

The generally accepted matryoshka, ushanka, vodka, samovar, birch, balalaika, Russian troika. Frosts, dumplings, Red Square...

The Spasskaya Tower of Russia is the most significant architectural symbol of Russia. This is a kind of power of the country and a reminder of signs Russian people. IN New Year's Eve the first strike of the Kremlin chimes is accompanied by the wishing of the cherished desire for next year.

High-rise buildings in Russia

Mercury City Tower is a 75-story building with a height of 338.8 meters.

Built in 2012 on one of the sections of the MIBC called “Moscow City”. In terms of its height, it surpassed the London skyscraper The Shard, which held the status of the first tallest building in Europe for no more than 4 months.

Attractions great Russia today these are not only historical old buildings, but also modern skyscrapers, of which there are especially many in Moscow.

In the capital alone, 87 buildings with a height of more than 100 meters were built.

The construction of these began with the construction of the main building of Moscow State University in 1953 (height - 240 m).

High-rise buildings in Moscow have been built over the past 15 years. These include the following structures:

• another tallest tower in Russia in “Moscow City” - “Eurasia” (309 m);
• Moscow Tower (height - 301 m);
• tower "C" on the Embankment (268 m);
• the tallest skyscraper (residential) in Europe “Triumph Palace” (264 m);
• St. Petersburg Tower, also in the Moscow City complex (256.9 meters);
• Federation-West Tower in Moscow City (243 m).

IN modern world Skyscrapers are a necessary architectural structure, which is inherent in megacities, where building plots are literally worth their weight in gold. In addition, such fantastic majestic buildings attract numerous tourists, bewitching people with their unprecedented height, technical solutions and a wide variety of unique shapes.