Tashkent TV Tower, Tashkent (must see)
The Tashkent Television Tower (TTT) is a broadcasting tower, standing 375 meters (1,230 feet) high, which is otherwise known simply as the H-375m object. By the 1960s, television and radio took a strong place in the cultural life of Uzbekistan. To increase the number of TV programs and to deliver signal to the mountainous regions of the country, in 1971 a decision was taken to build a new TV tower (the old one, 180 meters high, constructed in 1957, was no longer adequate to the task).
Commissioned to design the vertical steel cantilever structure was the architectural firm of Terxiev, Tsarucov & Semashko. Initially, the project was intended for Baghdad, however, after the military coup in Iraq, it was scrapped and relocated to Uzbekistan. The construction began in 1978 and lasted six years, preceded by lengthy preparations which took more time than the actual building process (due to the unique nature of the project, the first of its kind in the country).
The severe winter conditions of 1984-1985, altitude and constant winds demanded special engineering solutions and equipment, including the crane capable of lifting 25 tons of cargo to a height of 240 meters. A true marvel of architecture and urban planning, this tower was finally launched on January 15, 1985, with a national flag of Uzbek SSR flown on top of it.
At the time of its commissioning, the TTT was the world's fourth tallest TV tower (after those in Toronto, Moscow, New York and Tokyo) and the ninth tallest free-standing structure; presently, it is the 12th and the 38th tallest, respectively. It is also the second tallest building in Central Asia after Ekibastuz GRES-2 Power Plant in Kazakhstan.
The tower is fitted with three German-made high-speed ThyssenKrupp elevators (some say they are Swiss-made "Schindler" ones, though) that can shoot up at 4.8 meters per second. These are particularly useful for visitors traveling to an observation deck, located 97 meters (318 ft) above the ground, or the restaurant "Koinot" at the height of 105 meters. The restaurant rotates 360 degrees within 45 minutes allowing guests a full, bird's eye view of the city, whilst eating.
The ticket price for the observation deck is 40,000 soums for adults and 20,000 soums for children aged 7-16. There are several binoculars, to use which a token is needed. The price of one token is 2,000 soums.
In the winter season, the deck is visited by 200-300 people a day; at other times, the number of visitors exceeds 1,500.
Commissioned to design the vertical steel cantilever structure was the architectural firm of Terxiev, Tsarucov & Semashko. Initially, the project was intended for Baghdad, however, after the military coup in Iraq, it was scrapped and relocated to Uzbekistan. The construction began in 1978 and lasted six years, preceded by lengthy preparations which took more time than the actual building process (due to the unique nature of the project, the first of its kind in the country).
The severe winter conditions of 1984-1985, altitude and constant winds demanded special engineering solutions and equipment, including the crane capable of lifting 25 tons of cargo to a height of 240 meters. A true marvel of architecture and urban planning, this tower was finally launched on January 15, 1985, with a national flag of Uzbek SSR flown on top of it.
At the time of its commissioning, the TTT was the world's fourth tallest TV tower (after those in Toronto, Moscow, New York and Tokyo) and the ninth tallest free-standing structure; presently, it is the 12th and the 38th tallest, respectively. It is also the second tallest building in Central Asia after Ekibastuz GRES-2 Power Plant in Kazakhstan.
The tower is fitted with three German-made high-speed ThyssenKrupp elevators (some say they are Swiss-made "Schindler" ones, though) that can shoot up at 4.8 meters per second. These are particularly useful for visitors traveling to an observation deck, located 97 meters (318 ft) above the ground, or the restaurant "Koinot" at the height of 105 meters. The restaurant rotates 360 degrees within 45 minutes allowing guests a full, bird's eye view of the city, whilst eating.
The ticket price for the observation deck is 40,000 soums for adults and 20,000 soums for children aged 7-16. There are several binoculars, to use which a token is needed. The price of one token is 2,000 soums.
In the winter season, the deck is visited by 200-300 people a day; at other times, the number of visitors exceeds 1,500.
Sight description based on Wikipedia.
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Sight Name: Tashkent TV Tower
Sight Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan (See walking tours in Tashkent)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan (See walking tours in Tashkent)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Create Your Own Walk in Tashkent
Creating your own self-guided walk in Tashkent is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Shopping in Tashkent
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.0 Km or 3.7 Miles
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Travel Distance: 6.0 Km or 3.7 Miles
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Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
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Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
One such architectural jewel is the Kukeldash Madrasah, dating back to the late 16th century. There is talk of making it into a museum, but it is currently still being used as a religious school.
... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles