Donauturm

Donauturm
Looking northwest towards the Donauturm; the hills Leopoldsberg and Kahlenberg are visible in the background.
Map
General information
LocationVienna
Coordinates48°14′24″N 16°24′39″E / 48.24000°N 16.41083°E / 48.24000; 16.41083
Construction started1962
Completed1964
Height
Antenna spire252
Technical details
Lifts/elevators2
Design and construction
Architect(s)Hannes Lintl
The observation decks and spire of the Donauturm

The Donauturm (English: Danube Tower) is a tower in Vienna, the tallest structure in Austria at 252 metres (827 ft),[1] and is the 68th tallest tower in the world. Opening in April 1964, the tower is located near the north bank of the Danube River in the district of Donaustadt.

  1. ^ "Technical facts about Donauturm". Retrieved 28 October 2015.