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Breathtaking observation decks around the world
Dachstein Sky Walk
Do you dream of seeing the Alps? Dachstein Sky Walk, built on the 250 m vertical rock, gives this opportunity. The platform is located on the top station of the cable car. A 360-degree panorama allows the visitor a view of Slovenia in the south to the Czech Republic in the north. Without exaggeration, we can say that a visit to Dachstein Sky Walk in Austria is a delight! And how many memorable photos you will bring with you from this picturesque place!
Marina Bay Sands hotel's roof
Hotels in Singapore are famous for their comfort all over the world. They are also popular for their distinctive features, such as the observation deck on the roof of the Marina Bay Sands hotel. This is one of the colossal platforms in Asia in terms of size. On the territory with an area of more than 12 thousand meters, there are cafes, a park, and a swimming pool. The view after sunset is especially admirable when the city shines with lights. Fortunately, not only guests of the hotel but also tourists can climb to the observation deck.
Montparnasse Tower observation deck
All tourist guides advise to admire Paris from the Eiffel Tower, but this is not the only place where it is convenient to enjoy the view. The Montparnasse Tower is an excellent viewing platform the popularity of which is growing every year.
There is a 360-degree panorama from a two-hundred-meter height. The glass inserted around the perimeter protects from the bad weather. The observation deck works until late in the evening what gives tourists an excellent chance to enjoy the views of Paris shining in the evening lights.
An observation deck on the 56th floor will be an excellent choice for those who want to explore Paris from a height.
In the photo: view from the Montparnasse tower.
Berliner Fernsehturm
The Berlin TV tower should definitely be included in the list of must-visit places. The television tower itself is a symbol of the socialist bloc which still adorns Berlin. True, since its creation in 1969, the building has been upgraded many times and even became higher due to the antenna.
Wise architects thought about the observation deck in advance. Today, in just a few minutes, you can take a lift by more than two hundred meters and enjoy the views of Berlin. By the way, in the same building, one of the best restaurants in the city operates.
Sky100 observation deck
The Asian city, located on two and a half hundred islands, in which Chinese and British cultures are mixed is a good reason to visit Hong Kong. And if you are here, then you have several options to see the panorama of the city. For example, the Victoria Peak, named after the Queen of England, is popular. But for those who are also interested in the history of the city, the best choice will be the Sky100 platform. It is located on the 100th floor of the Hong Kong World Trade Center.
At an altitude of four hundred meters, nothing prevents you from contemplating the beauty of the city on all sides. There is also a multimedia exhibition about the history and culture of Hong Kong.
Langkawi Sky Bridge
The masterpiece of the tourism industry in Malaysia, spanned the gorge at an altitude of about seven hundred meters, connects the two peaks of Mount Gunung. The Langkawi Bridge's appearance is exciting: the 125-meter-long construction seems to float in the air on eight cables that are attached to a single support.
Such a majestic sight is worth it to visit the heavenly bridge. And what a beautiful view of the mountains, lush tropical vegetation, and the very close sky opens.
However, all descriptions of the bridge are meaningless, because it is impossible to put these picturesque views into words, they need to be seen!
St. Peter's Cathedral observation deck
One of the greatest objects of Michelangelo's architectural creativity, the dome of St. Peter's, is a platform from one side of which one can see the whole Vatican with its palaces, gardens, and museums, as well as Rome; from the other - the St. Peter's Square and the Tiber River embankment.
The cathedral is considered to be the largest in Europe, but its viewing platform is relatively small. And in the winter (October-April), it works only up to 4 p.m. Therefore, it is better to come in the morning, so you won't have to wait in a huge queue.
The ticket costs 4 euros, you can climb on foot absolutely free or on an elevator for 8 euros to the loggia of the apostles, and then go up another 320 steps. But when you see the stunning Rome, you will immediately forget about fatigue and everything in the world.
Empire State Building
The New York's most recognizable feature is certainly one of the highest skyscrapers in the world and the most famous skyscraper in America, the Empire State Building. The building has 103 floors and is located in Manhattan. This is the first building in the world numbering more than one hundred floors. Initially, it was planned to make a mast for airships. But later this idea was abandoned. The skyscraper regularly hosts running competitions and training among firefighters and policemen.
You can talk endlessly about this skyscraper, but it is better to see both the tower and the city. Observation platforms are located on the 86th and 102nd floors. New York is waiting for you!
Ericsson Globe
The largest sports and concert arena in Scandinavia can boast not only the fact that it hosted European championships, World Cups, world championships in various sports, and Eurovision. Here the famous sightseeing attraction "View from the Sky" is located. Every ten minutes, two gondola lifts in the form of glass balls raise tourists who want to see Stockholm from above. This site is very popular, and tickets can be purchased only on the day of visit. Thirty minutes is enough to see a bright European city. And it is unlikely that this memorable sight will leave you indifferent.
Grand Canyon Skywalk
The Grand Canyon is very popular not only among tourists but also among scientists. Rocks, caves and the Canyon itself are a huge treasury of knowledge for geologists, archaeologists, and biologists. But still, the Grand Canyon is known primarily as a place of unearthly beauty. In 2007, the construction of a horseshoe-shaped observation platform was completed. It extends 20 m out over the rim of the Canyon.
Tourists will find many interesting things under their feet, as the whole heavenly path is lined with glass. Visitors even receive special shoes to avoid scratching the glass.
Grand Canyon Skywalk is a great opportunity to truly enjoy the unique spirit of Arizona.
