Vilnius TV Tower
The Vilnius TV Tower is a 326.5 m (1,071 ft) high tower in Vilnius, Lithuania. It is the tallest structure in Lithuania, and is occupied by the Lithuanian Radio and Television Centre. The weight of the whole structure is estimated at 25,000 to 30,000 metric tons. The structure is composed of a concrete base, a 190 m (623 ft) long hollow concrete pipe, a reinforced concrete saucer, and a 136 m (446 ft) long steel spike. Radio transmitters are housed in the lower part of the concrete tower with antennas attached to the steel spike. The observation deck 165 m (541 ft) from the ground houses the cafe 'Milky way', offers a picturesque view of the city and its surroundings, and sports a rotating platform that revolves once every 45 minutes. High-speed elevators reach the cafe from ground level in 40 seconds.