Sentech Tower
Quick Facts
- Location
- South Africa, Johannesburg
- Category
- Square & Landmark
- Duration
- Recommended 15-30 minutes
- Opening Hours
- Not open to public; exterior viewing only, visible anytime
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Free · No ticket; free exterior viewing
- Address
- Sentech Tower, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Coordinates
- -26.1900, 28.0120
Introduction
The Sentech Tower is another important telecommunications transmission tower in Johannesburg. Built in 1962 and standing 234 meters tall, it is one of South Africa's earliest concrete television towers. The tower features an elegant design with an observation deck and revolving restaurant at the top that was once open to the public, offering 360-degree panoramic views of Johannesburg. Due to safety considerations, the tower is currently closed to the public, but its graceful trumpet-shaped silhouette has become an important part of Johannesburg's northwestern skyline. The Sentech Tower and Hillbrow Tower echo each other from afar, together forming Johannesburg's twin-tower landmark landscape, clearly visible when driving along the M1 highway, making it a favorite subject for architecture enthusiasts and city photographers.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Ticket Information
| Adult | Free |
|---|
No ticket; free exterior viewing
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Sentech Tower?
Not open to public; exterior viewing only, visible anytime
How much is the admission for Sentech Tower?
Adult: Free; No ticket; free exterior viewing
Any practical tips for visiting Sentech Tower?
Best angle from M1 highway when passing Combine with other Joburg landmarks for photos
How long should I spend at Sentech Tower?
A typical visit takes Recommended 15-30 minutes.
