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December 13, 2018Žižkov Television Tower (Žižkovská televizní věž)
Unquestionably the main landmark of the Žižkov district, at 216 m in height, it’s also the tallest building in the city. With a 360° view, Prague is laid out before your eyes from the viewing platform at 97 m. One entire floor is dedicated to relaxation and above all to top quality gourmet experiences. The architects Václav Aulický and Jiří Kozák designed the tower in the 1980s. Ten giant sculptures of babies by leading Czech artist David Černý crawl all over the outside of the tower.
Contacts
- Žižkov Television Tower (Žižkovská televizní věž)
- Mahlerovy sady 1
- 130 00 Praha 3- Žižkov
- +420 210 320 081
Object history
The television tower in Mahler Gardens in the district of Žižkov is the highest structure in Prague. Its height is 216 m and its weight is around 2 200 tons. The project originated in the 80s and its authors are
architects Václav Aulický and Jiří Kozák. Preparatory work started in 1985 and the transmitter was put into service on 18 February 1992. The structure is composed of three steel body tubes. There are two personal lifts in the main tube, a cargo lift in the second and a staircase in the third tube. A lookout cabin for visitors is situated in the height of 97 m.
10 giant statues of babies are placed on the tower – The Babies by sculptor David Černý.
Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/103/zizkov-television-tower-zizkovska-televizni-vez
