Shukhov Tower on the Oka River

#225 among destinations in Russia

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The Shukhov Tower on the Oka River is the world’s only diagrid hyperboloid transmission tower. It is located in Russia, in the western suburbs of Nizhny Novgorod, on the left bank of the Oka River near Dzerzhinsk. The tower is one of several structures designed by Russian engineer and scientist Vladimir Shukhov; its power lines, however, were decommissioned in 1989. ()

Local name: Шуховская башня на Оке Architectural style: ConstructivismCoordinates: 56°11'36"N, 43°32'35"E

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NizhegorodRussia

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Shukhov Tower on the Oka River – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dzerzhinsk, NRING Circuit.

4.7 miNW
City
Dzerzhinsk
121 min walk • Nature lovers will be delighted by the abundance of green spaces in Dzerzhinsk. The city is surrounded by lush forests and parks, providing ample opportunities for hiking, picnicking, and exploring the great outdoors. One of the most popular destinations is the...
5.3 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
NRING Circuit
136 min walk • The NRING Circuit is a FIA Grade 3 race track located near Nizhny Novgorod in Russia. The track opened in 2010 as a professional racing venue. It includes three road courses from 2.009 km to 3.222 km in length. Furthermore the facility contains an oval, a drag strip, a kart track and a training circuit.