Burj Dubai Skyscraper

[LukasMorkus]

This is skyscraper (if i can tell so) from my country Lithuania.
Europa (like Europe ) http://img26.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dangoraiziseuropank3.jpg The Europa Tower (Lithuanian: Europos bokðtas) is the tallest skyscraper in the Baltic States. It is located in a suburb of Lithuania's capital, Vilnius, called Ðnipiðkës. It rises 148 meters (486 feet) above ground level. It was designed by the Vilnius based, Audrius Ambrasas Architects Company. Dominating the skyline of the newly developing New City Center, the building was completed and officially opened on the 1st of May 2004, as part of Lithuania's celebrations upon entering the European Union. The skyscraper caused some controversy among some of the public and some watch-dog groups because of its interference with the historic skyline of the Old town of Vilnius. Despite varying opinions, the tower is now often regarded as a modern landmark of the Lithuanian capital. There is an observation deck on the open roof terrace at 114m (374 feet), and it is open to the public on Sundays, free of charge.

On September 1, 2006, Alain Robert, also known as Spider-man, climbed the Europa Tower along the eastern side facing Europa Square

Television Tower http://www.pics.lt/gallery.php?entry=images/Vilnius_TV_tower.jpg The Vilnius TV Tower (Lithuanian: Vilniaus televizijos bokðtas) is a 326.5 metre-high (1071 ft) building in the Karoliniðkës microdistrict of Vilnius, Lithuania. It is the tallest building in Lithuania, and is occupied by the SC Lithuanian Radio and Television Centre (Lithuanian: AB Lietuvos radijo ir televizijos centras). The tower is a member of the World Federation of Great Towers.

The building was designed by V. Obydovas, the engineering section was designed by K. Balënas. The construction of the tower started on May 31, 1974, and the tower was completed on December 30, 1980. The weight of the whole structure is estimated at 25,000--30,000 tonnes (A metric ton). The structure is composed of a concrete base, a 190 m long hollow reinforced concrete pipe, a reinforced concrete saucer, and a 136 m long steel spike. Radio transmitters are housed in the lower part of the concrete tower with antennas attached to the steel spike.

The TV tower played a major role in the events of January 13, 1991, when 14 unarmed civilians lost their lives and 700 were injured opposing the Soviet military seizure of the tower.

The observation deck 160 m from the ground houses the cafe "Paukðèiø takas" (Lithuanian for 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. On clear days, visibility can extend as far as Elektrënai, a city about 40 km west, where power plants produced much of the electricity for Vilnius in Soviet times.
Since 2000, the tower has been decorated like a huge Christmas tree each Christmas season. During the 2006 World Basketball Championship it was decorated with a huge basketball net.

[LukasMorkus]

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[burj]

I'm not into Radio tower, but the Europa Tower looks really nice. I like the rounded shape and the colours used.

[LukasMorkus]

Yes, I like europe tower too.. That radio tower is very old so it looks ugly..