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A 540.1 m freestanding TV tower in Moscow, one of the world’s tallest structures. With an observation deck and a restaurant.
Description:
Built 1963–1967 to enhance TV and radio broadcasting under engineer N. N. Nikitin’s design. It features two observation decks, a revolving restaurant and high-speed elevators. After 2008–2010 upgrades, it meets modern safety standards and welcomes visitors year-round.
Телевизионная башня. Со смотровой площадкой и рестораном.
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– Height: 540.1 m
– Antenna height: 447 m
– Observation decks at 337 m and 340 m
– Elevator speed: 7 m/s
– Revolving restaurant “Seventh Heaven”: 120 seats
– Structure: steel and reinforced concrete
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Global: emblem of Soviet engineering, a major broadcasting hub and a prime tourist attraction in Moscow.
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deck visits
dining in the revolving restaurant
technical-area tours
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strict security screening; keep away from windows and railings; low crime rate
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continental: summer +18…+30 °C, winter −15…0 °C; 5–7 °C cooler at height
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reliable 4G/5G around perimeter; Wi-Fi in restaurant and lobby; internal radio comms