Milad Tower

Borj -e Milad (Persian برج میلاد, German: "Tower of birth" ) is a television tower in the Iranian capital, Tehran, with 435 meters the tallest tower in the country and the sixth- highest TV tower in the world. It is located northwest of the center in Gischa district and is also due to its elevated position, an eye-catcher in the cityscape.

Construction

The Borj -e Milad was designed by architect Mohammad Reza Hafezi.

The tower basket consists of twelve storeys and extends from 250 meters to 315 meters. With an area of ​​12,000 m² of Borj -e Milad has the largest tower Basket worldwide. The tower has a staircase and elevators. The antenna mast of steel has a height of 120 meters.

For visitors and tourists, the television tower offers several viewing platforms. At 276 meters high, is also located since May 2005 a restaurant. It is part of the new commercial center at The Tehran International Trade and Convention Center.

Authority as the TV tower is the city government of Tehran. The TV Tower is the sixth highest in the world and has in his tower basket, the largest tower restaurant ( for 400 people ) in the world.