The DDR built this tower in 1969 as a TV tower. The only problem was the fact it cast a cross over the city when the sun reflected on it, which was slightly embarrassing for an officially atheist state. The Tower is 368 metres high and in the ball there is a restaurant with a rotating floor. 986 steps lead to the top but of course there is no need to climb them, as there are two lifts to transport visitors at 6 meters per second to the top. The weight of the ball is 4.800 t. The floor in the restaurant rotates twice an hour allowing the guests to admire the full panorama during one meal. When the sun shines on the tower it.
