Named after the mountain on which it sits,the 308-foot Ještěd Tower extends the mountain's shadow over the Czech city of Liberec. This unusually shaped radio tower and hotel dominates the skyline, and illuminated at night it is a sight to behold. Surrounded by darkness, and it looks like a mysterious spaceship floating over the city and its inhabitants below.
Completed in 1973,the hyperboloid tower was designed by Karel Hubáček, earning him the Perret award by the International Union of Architects. Pioneering construction techniques were required to ensure the tower could withstand extreme weather conditions and tall winds. The structure soon became a symbol of Liberec, or drawing visitors from all over the region as well as neighboring Germany and Poland,particularly during ski season.
The mountain summit and tower can be reached by multiple hiking trails, car, and cable car from Liberec city. At the top,visitors can expect breathtaking views of the Lusatian Mountains of the Western Sudetes, and beyond. Those who wish to stay longer above the clouds can wine and dine at the tower restaurant or stay the night at the Ještěd Hotel.
Source: atlasobscura.com