TV towers serve as important functional buildings in every city. Due to the need for a wide broadcasting range, they are usually constructed at great heights.
TV towers are typically located within city limits and often serve as the tallest and most prominent structures in a city's skyline. These towers have a diverse range of appearances and have become a popular attraction in many cities.
Nowadays, TV towers are not only used for broadcasting but also for tourism. Some towers even have revolving restaurants at their summits, making them multi-purpose structures.
TV towers are often used as landmarks in cities and have become a must-see destination for travelers. When discussing TV towers, there are many notable structures that come to mind. Here, we will take a look at the highest TV towers on each continent, which may surprise you.
1. Africa: Hillbrow Tower (269 meters)
The Hillbrow Tower is located in Johannesburg, South Africa, and was built in 1971. The year of its construction was relatively early, and the tower has a similar appearance to the Ostankino Tower, both of which have a more primitive texture on their facades.
The Hillbrow Tower has been a famous landmark in Johannesburg since its construction. During the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, temporary soccer decorations were added to the tower, highlighting its significance to the local area.
2. North America: KVLY TV Tower (628.8 meters)
The KVLY TV Tower is located in North Dakota, United States, and was completed in 1963. It is situated between two cities and appears to be a purely functional TV tower.
From a distance, it looks like a super-thin and super-long pole sticking out of the ground. Its simplistic appearance may be the reason it is often ignored in various rankings. If we were to remove it, the CN Tower in Toronto (553 meters) would be the tallest tower in North America.
3. South America: Brasilia Tower (224 meters)
The Brasilia Tower is located in Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, and was built in 1967. This tower has a triangular structure with a base added at the bottom.
At the time of its construction, aesthetics were not given much consideration, as functionality was the primary focus. However, its simple shape is quite durable and has a strong sense of composition. During the day it may appear monotonous, but at night, the atmosphere is immediately enhanced by its lighting.
4. Oceania: Sky Tower (328m)
The Sky Tower is located in Auckland, New Zealand, and was put into use in 1997. It is situated at the junction of Victoria Street and Federation Street in the city center.
The Sky Tower serves as a sightseeing and radio broadcasting tower and is 328 meters tall, making it the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the thirteenth tallest independent observation tower in the world and a member of the World Federation of Tall Towers.
The Sky Tower can withstand winds of 200km/h and an earthquake of Shining 7 magnitude 40km away. It can withstand a Shining 8-magnitude earthquake 20km away without collapsing.
