Saturday, 31 March 2012

Shabolovka Tower



The Shabolovka tower, also known  as the Shukhov radio tower, is a broadcasting tower designed by Vladimir Shukhov.  The 160 m. free standing steel structure was built in 1920-1922.  It is a hyperboloid structure.  Still in use as a radio and television transmitter, the tower in a prominent feature of Moscow skyline. 

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