The Kiev TV Tower, Ukraine. Photo: Tkachenko Vera.
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8. Kiev TV Tower
Another tower built behind the Iron Curtain prior to the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, the Kiev Tower is the tallest free-standing steel lattice construction in the world.
The tower weighs 2,700 tons and is unique in the fact that no mechanical fasteners were used in its construction: the entire this is welding together, including every joint, pipe and fixture.
The tower sits on a four-legged base that is about 100m tall. On top of that is an enclosed level that is home to microwave transmission and receiving equipment. At around 200m, a second enclosed level holds TV and FM transmitting equipment.
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FEATURED COMMENT
The main design and build contractor of Milad Tower is Boland Payeh Co. not Heydari.
The tower was originally designed for Moscow but plans were dropped in favour of the Ostankino Tower and later resurrected, albeit shorted by 30% as to not rival the Moscow tower’s height.
It holds the record for being the tallest building in Europe.
Location: Kiev, Ukraine Height: 385m Observation deck height: Year completed: 1974 Made of: steel Use: telecommunications
FEATURED COMMENT
The main design and build contractor of Milad Tower is Boland Payeh Co. not Heydari.