Rhine Tower is among the attractions of Düsseldorf, which can not be ignored. This concrete structure taller than 240 meters towers over all structures and buildings. Telecommunications tower can not be called the highest in the world, but for the city it is just such. For this reason, it serves as a reference point and an honor graced a variety of photos, postcards and guidebooks Dusseldorf.

The very first tower in the city appeared in the 60s of the XX century, it did not exceed 75 meters. Considering that the development of radio and television happened very rapidly, for the full meet the needs of the entire population of the city there was a need in the construction of more TV tower. Construction work began in 1979, commissioned by the Federal German state address.

It was decided to install a tower on the banks of the River Rhine, its original height was 234 meters, but after subsequent installation of special antennas, these figures increased to this size. This tower is equipped with antennas that transmit FM, radio and TV broadcasting. And if you climb the tower, you can contemplate the unique view of the waterfront and the port city.

The construction of the Rhine tower engaged Harold Daymann, thanks to his efforts, it was opened in 1981. It employs a high-speed lift, at an altitude of about 180 meters there is a cozy and rather unusual restaurant, which does not stand in one place but moves around its axis and makes a complete revolution in 1 hour.

Individual attention detsimalnye clock tower, which were developed by Horst Baumann. At its core is a specific set of lights, built-in clock. They are the largest digital clock in the world.