Ostankino Tower
is really Ostankino Tower, Moscow, Russia
Real place, reimagined
Real-world photo: Wikimedia Commons
How close does the game get to the real place?
In the game
The final destination of Metro 2033, where Artyom climbs the broken TV tower to set up the guidance system for a missile strike on the Dark Ones.
The real place
Completed in 1967, the 540 m Ostankino Tower is the tallest free-standing structure in Europe.
Visiting
Guided tours go up to the observation deck at about 337 m; book ahead and bring your passport. Many Western governments currently advise against all travel to Russia, so check official advice first.
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