Kyiv TV Tower

Kyiv TV Tower

The Kyiv TV Tower began construction in 1968 and was completed in 1973. It stands 385 meters tall, with the entire structure weighing 2,700 metric tons. It is a lattice steel tower used for radio and television broadcasting. The Kyiv TV Tower was originally designed for Moscow, but Moscow needed a more robust television tower. Since Kyiv also required a new tower at the time, this design was adopted.

The Kyiv TV Tower is unique in the world — not a single mechanical fastener was used during its entire construction process. All connection points, equipment, and so on were welded together. With its high technical sophistication and an overall aesthetic and elegant appearance, it has become a model in global architecture, with many countries referencing its structural model for their own constructions. Most astonishingly, no cranes or helicopters were used during the building process, which has sparked worldwide curiosity and drawn people to explore how this miraculous structure was erected. Unfortunately, the tower is not open to the public, and visitors can only admire this world-renowned skyscraper from afar.

Kiev TV Tower

Must-visit reason: One of the tallest buildings in Kyiv

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Ukraine[Ukraine]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Kyiv Oblast [Kiev Oblast]

City where the attraction is located: Kyiv [Kiev]