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The tower was designed by architects David Baziladze and Juri Sinis . The cornerstone was laid in September 30 , 1975 , and the building was inaugurated in July 11 , 1980 . The tower body is constructed of Reinforced Concrete rings 50 centimetres thick, weighing a total of 17,000 Metric Tons , with total weight being approximately 20,000 tons. The tower survived a fire during construction stage. The observation deck on the 21st floor, which was originally designed to have a rotating section, is located 170 metres above ground, and has a diameter of 38 metres. It's open to visitors (tickets 50 Estonian kroon in 2005) and, besides stairs, it can be accessed by two express elevators, taking 45 seconds to travel to the top. Vilnius TV Tower , which has a similar architectural design, features a rotating observation deck 165 metres above ground. Local guide books advertise the spectacular views across Tallinn, extending to Finland on clear days. It's described as having a 1980s Soviet feel and there's a restaurant on the observation floor. At the base of the tower, there remain some bullet holes dating from an attempted Soviet takeover in 1991. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS
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