 Television tower of the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) at Çamlıca Hill in Üsküdar, Istanbul. | |
  Çamlıca TRT Television Tower (Istanbul) | |
| Location | Çamlıca Hill, Üsküdar, Istanbul, Turkey |
|---|---|
| Mast height | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Tower height | 166 m (545 ft) |
| Coordinates | 41°01′55″N 29°04′09″E / 41.03194°N 29.06917°E |
| Built | 1972 |
| Demolished | 2020 |
Çamlıca TRT Television Tower (Turkish: TRT Çamlıca Verici İstasyonu) was a communications tower in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul, Turkey, which was owned and operated by the state-owned Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT). It was demolished in late 2020 after 48 years in service.
History
The tower was located on Büyük Çamlıca Hill (literally:Big Çamlıca Hill) at 268 m (879 ft) above main sea level. The tower went into service on 30 December 1972.[1] The tower had a total height of 166 m (545 ft) with the 148 m (486 ft) highconical concrete tower and a steel mast atop. On May 21, 2010, a fire broke out at the tower's 80 m (260 ft) height. The fire caused damage to the transmitter, and the broadcasting was interrupted until the damage was removed.[2]
Demolition
With the completion of the Küçük Çamlıca TV Radio Tower on the neighboring hill, the steel transmitter masts were all removed and integrated in the new towers.[3] The tower was demolished in late 2020.[1]
References
- 1 2 "48 yıldır hizmet veren TRT Çamlıca Kulesi için veda zamanı". TRT Haber (in Turkish). 21 October 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ↑ "TRT'nin vericisinde yangın çıktı". Hürriyet (in Turkish). 21 May 2010. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
- ↑ "Başbakan Yıldırım, Küçük Çamlıca TV-Radyo Kulesi inşaatını inceledi". NTV (Turkey) (in Turkish). 4 February 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2017.