Fernsehturm facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Berliner Fernsehturm |
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The Fernsehturm seen from southwest
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Television tower, Restaurant, Observation tower |
| Location | Berlin,  Germany |
| Coordinates | 52°31′15″N 013°24′34″E / 52.52083°N 13.40944°E |
| Construction started | 1965 |
| Completed | 3 October 1969 |
| Height | 368.03 m (1,207.45 ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Hermann Henselmann |
| Main contractor | GDR government |
The Fernsehturm (which means Television Tower in English) is a very tall tower in central Berlin, Germany. It stands at 368 meters (about 1,207 feet) high. This makes it the tallest television tower in Germany and the fourth tallest in all of Europe.
The tower is located in a park in Berlin's Mitte district. When it was finished in 1969, it was the second tallest television tower in the world! Today, it's still super popular, with over a million people visiting it every year. It's one of Germany's top ten attractions.
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What is the Berliner Fernsehturm?
The Fernsehturm is a famous landmark that helps define Berlin's skyline. You can see it from far away. It often appears in movies about Berlin, alongside other famous spots like the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag building.
How Tall is the Fernsehturm?
The tower is 368 meters (1,207 feet) tall. This is much taller than Berlin's old radio tower, which was built in the 1920s. The Fernsehturm is over 220 meters (720 feet) higher than that old tower!
When Was the Fernsehturm Built?
Construction of the Fernsehturm started in 1965 and finished in 1969. It was built by a company called Deutsche Post. At that time, Berlin was divided, and the tower was built in East Germany. It officially opened on October 3, 1969.
What Can You Do at the Fernsehturm?
The Fernsehturm is more than just a television tower. It also has a restaurant and an observation deck. From the observation deck, you can get amazing views of Berlin. The restaurant even slowly spins around, so you can see the whole city while you eat!
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The Fernsehturm seen from southwest
