Kékestető TV Tower

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Kékestető TV Tower is a 176-metre tall multifunctional transmitter built of reinforced concrete on the 1,014-metre high Kékes mountain, Hungary. It is also an observation tower, including a restaurant. ()

Local name: Kékestetői tévétorony Completed: 1981 (43 years ago)Height: 577 ftCoordinates: 47°52'0"N, 20°1'0"E

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HevesHungary

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Kékestető TV Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mátra, North Hungarian Mountains, Kékes, Galya-tető.

3.3 miW
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