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Ještěd Tower
The Ještěd Tower is a 94-meter-tall structure situated on the summit of Ještěd Mountain near Liberec at an elevation of 1,012 meters. Constructed between 1966 and 1973 based on the designs of architect Karel Hubáček, it functions as a television transmitter, hotel, and restaurant. The building is renowned for its unique hyperboloid shape, which seamlessly extends the silhouette of the mountain while providing aerodynamic stability against extreme weather conditions. Hubáček was awarded the prestigious Auguste Perret Prize by the International Union of Architects in 1969 for this innovative design. The construction utilizes reinforced concrete for the lower floors and a combination of steel and specialized plastics in the upper sections to ensure radio wave transparency. Today, the tower stands as a premier example of modern Czech architecture and was officially designated a national cultural monument in 2006.
- Location: Czech Republic
- Top sights: Ještěd · PP Terasy Ještědu · Černý vrch
- Nearby: Liberec (6 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -3 | -2 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 3 | -1 |
| Rain mm | 60 | 44 | 50 | 38 | 69 | 79 | 88 | 84 | 60 | 54 | 54 | 56 |
📋 Practical info
Geography
Facts
- The tower was constructed between 1966 and 1973.
- The total height of the structure is 94 meters.
- Architect Karel Hubáček received the Perret Prize in 1969.
- The building is located at an altitude of 1,012 meters.
- The design features a unique rotation hyperboloid shape.
- It has been a national cultural monument since 2006.
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Sights in the town Ještěd Tower (10)
Kamenná vrata
Viewpoint overlooking the surrounding mountains.
Červený kámen
Viewpoint with a red rock and panoramic views.
Černá hora
Peak.
PP Panský lom
Nature reserve, former quarry with special flora and fauna.
Svatý Mikuláš
Church or chapel dedicated to Saint Nicholas.
Vápenice
Viewpoint with views over the landscape.
Kostel sv. Bonifáce
Church dedicated to Saint Boniface.
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