Heinrich-Hertz-Turm, a television tower in Hamburg, is named after Heinrich Hertz, physicist and the discoverer of radio waves. It was completed in the year 1968 and since then it has also been a significant landmark in the city apart from being a communications tower. Heinrich-Hertz-Turm is of a height of 272 meters.
The tower of Heinrich Hertz in Hamburg consists of a revolving restaurant at the height of 130 meters. Tourists can get a panoramic view of the entire city of Hamburg from a viewing platform situated at a height of 128 meters. The operations platform of the Heinrich-Hertz-Turm of Hamburg is located at a height of 150 meters. A few television and radio programs are broadcast by North German Broadcasting (NDR) and private television companies from this tower.
One of the tallest buildings in the world, Heinrich-
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Hertz-Turm is situated in the north western end of Planten un Blomen or Public Gardens in St. Pauli region of Hamburg. It can be reached from the park by a footbridge over Renzelstrabe. Heinrich Hertz tower is accessible easily from various parts of the city. The neighborhood of St. Pauli lies on the western part of Hamburg and is a major commercial, cultural and entertainment hub. The region offers a number of hotels for the accommodation of visitors. Hotel St. Pauli, Ibis Hamburg St. Pauli Hotel etc are some of the few popular hotels in the region.
Though not a magnificent structure, the brilliant and comprehensive view that one can get from the top of the television tower of Heinrich Hertz can leave people spellbound. One of the most important attractions of Hamburg, Heinrich Hertz is a must visit while touring the city.
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