Çamlıca TRT Television Tower
Çamlıca TRT Television Tower () was a communications tower in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul, Turkey, which was owned and operated by the state-owned Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT). It was demolished in late 2020 after 48 years in service. History. The tower was located on Büyük Çamlıca Hill (literally:Big Çamlıca Hill) at above main sea level. The tower went into service on 30 December 1972. The tower had a total height of with the highconical concrete tower and a steel mast atop. On May 21, 2010, a fire broke out at the tower 's height. The fire caused damage to the transmitter, and the broadcasting was interrupted until the damage was removed. Demolition. With the completion of the Küçük Çamlıca TV Radio Tower on the neighboring hill, the steel transmitter masts, which cause visual pollution and are considered to be harmful to health, were removed and integrated in both towers. After serving for 48 years, the tower became defunct, and was demolished in late 2020.