TV Tower
Description
If any one location could be described as the spot where the USSR died then the TV tower is it. With Lithuania declaring its independence the troops were sent in to try and stop the break up of the USSR. In the chaos and confusion of the Soviet troops trying to seize control of the airwaves 14 Lithuanians were crushed to death beneath the tanks, hundreds more were injured. Within 12 months the USSR would cease to exist. The tower has the customary rotating restaurant, and stunning views over the city
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Getting There
From the centre of town catch Trolleybus 11, or from the station Trolleybus 16 to the TV centre bus stop, then it’s a short walk back to the base of the tower
Latitude: 54.687154; Longitude: 25.214825
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Disclaimer: Details correct at time of writing (27/05/2007), and on time of last update (07/06/2007) but may no longer be accurate, particularly if some time has passed.