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10. Gherkin, London
The skyscraper Mary-Ex, 30, known by the nickname "Gherkin" (Gherkin), rises in the main financial district of London. The 40-storey building reaches a height of 180 meters. The building uses energy-saving electrification methods to use half as much energy as a building of this size would normally require. The skyscraper houses the headquarters of the reinsurance company Swiss Re.
9. Bank of China Tower, Hong Kong
The most recognizable structure of the world capital of skyscrapers is Hong Kong. Reaching a height of 305 meters, from 1989 to 1992 it was the tallest building in all of Asia. The exterior design elements of the skyscraper resemble bamboo, a symbol of longevity and prosperity. True feng shui practitioners have criticized the skyscraper for its sharp lines. A small observation deck is open on the 43rd floor of the building.
8. Willis Tower, Chicago
108-story skyscraper in Chicago. At the time of its appearance in 1973, it was the tallest building in the world, surpassing the buildings of the World Trade Center in New York. The observation deck on the 103rd floor of the skyscraper is Chicago's most famous landmark. On a clear day, from there you can see not only the whole of Chicago, but also the opposite shore of Lake Michigan. Prior to its renaming in 2009, the skyscraper was called the Sears Tower.
7. Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai
The 101st floor of the Shanghai World Financial Center houses offices, hotels, observation decks and shops. In 2007, the skyscraper reached a height of 492 meters, becoming the tallest building in all of China, including Hong Kong. The most characteristic feature in its design is the huge "hole" at the top. Initially, this element was planned to be round, but this caused a number of protests due to the fact that such a design was too similar to the rising sun on the Japanese flag. In the final version, the circle was replaced with a trapezoid, making the skyscraper look like a giant bottle opener, according to many.
6. Taipei 101, Taiwan
The skyscraper, reaching a height of 508 meters, was the tallest building in the world until 2007, when it was overtaken by the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The special design of the skyscraper allows it to withstand typhoons and earthquakes, which are not uncommon in Taiwan. The number of floors in the building - 101 - is dedicated to the meeting of the new century, at the beginning of which a skyscraper (100 + 1) was erected.
5. Chrysler Building, New York
Art Deco skyscraper in east Manhattan. Its height is 319 meters; for 11 months, until the construction of the Empire State Building in 1931, it was the tallest building in the world. It is a classic example of Art Deco architecture, considered by many modern architects to be the most beautiful building in all of New York City.
4. Burj Khalifa, Dubai
The highest building on the planet and the main attraction of Dubai rises to an unprecedented height: 818 meters. The lower 37 floors are occupied by the Armani Hotel. Luxury apartments are located from the 45th to the 108th floor, and the uppermost part of the building is reserved for offices. The observation deck, which offers breathtaking views of ultra-modern Dubai, is located on the 124th floor of a skyscraper.
3. Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur
Until 2004, these skyscrapers in the Malaysian capital were the tallest buildings in the world, until they were overtaken by the Taipei 101 skyscraper. Be that as it may, they remain the tallest twin buildings in the world to this day. Their most famous feature is the "sky bridge" connecting the buildings at the 42nd floor level. It is built in such a way that, if necessary, it can be "pulled" inside buildings to protect against possible hurricanes. The bridge plays an important role in the security system: if an emergency occurs in one of the buildings, people can quickly evacuate to the neighboring tower.
2. Burj Al Arab, Dubai
One of the tallest and most luxurious hotels in the world, the appearance of which evokes associations with luxury and a beautiful life. It reaches a height of 321 meters. Located on an artificial island 280 meters from the shore. Not everyone can afford to get into its territory: one night in a hotel costs from 1.5 to 30 thousand dollars!
1. Empire State Building, New York
Although the Empire State Building has not been the tallest building in the world for many decades, it still remains one of the most recognizable symbols of New York. For 40 years, he held the world palm in height. It was erected in 1931 during the Great Depression, and for many years most of its offices were empty. Until 1950, the skyscraper did not bring benefits to the owners. The building houses one of the most visited observatories in the world, offering impressive 360-degree views of New York!
World's tallest skyscraper under construction April 18th, 2013
A couple of years ago, they wrote on the Internet about two kilometer-high skyscraper projects - the Nakheel tower in Dubai and the Mubarak al Kabir tower in Kuwait. However, the Dubai project was canceled due to the crisis of the Nakheel group, and the Kuwait project was stuck at the stage of coordination with the government.
However, a kilometer-high building will be erected on our planet in the near future. Back in 2011, it became known that Kingdom Holding, owned by the Saudi prince Alwaleed bin Talal, had signed a contract for the construction of the Kingdom Tower skyscraper in Saudi Arabia, the height of which would exceed 1000 meters.
The tallest skyscraper in the world - Kingdom Tower will rise more than 1 km. over the city of Jeddah, off the coast of the Red Sea. The tower will include hotels, residential apartments, offices and the world's highest observation deck. Adrian Smith was appointed the chief architect of the project, he also designed the Burj Khalifa, as well as a number of other skyscrapers in the USA, China and the UAE (see his website). The sum of the prisoner Kingdom Holding The contract is valued at $1.2 billion. Kingdom Tower will become the central and first stage of the construction of the district kingdom city, in the construction of which the Saudi prince is ready to invest a total of $ 20 billion.
Upon completion of construction, which will take 5 years, Kingdom Tower by at least 173 meters will surpass the Burj Khalifa tower, the current record holder. Unique design feature Kingdom Tower will become a heavenly terrace with a diameter of 30 meters, located at the level of the 157th floor. In total, the tallest skyscraper in the world will have more than 200 floors. The start of construction is scheduled for March 2012.
It is known that the main problem of such grandiose projects is their payback. At a press conference in Riyadh Prince Alwaleed assured that “this project will provide sustainable returns Kingdom Holding and its shareholders. We have been in discussions for four years to make it economically viable… This project is quite real, and everyone is happy with its potential profitability.”
From the top of the tower, a territory within a radius of about 140 km will be visible. It is assumed that the satellite city will consist mainly of luxury housing, hotels and business centers.
The architectural highlight will be a saucer balcony:
In whatever country this building is erected, the construction of an anthropogenic structure, more than 1 kilometer in height, is an important achievement, which speaks of considerable technical progress for all mankind.
Data project as well will be handled by a joint organization of EC Harris and Mace. The Guardian newspaper reports that it was this team that was involved in the construction of the tallest building in Western Europe - The Shard. This is the Shard Tower in London.
Directly by yourself construction will be handled by the Bin Laden Group, which is owned by the Osama bin Laden family. Invest Kingdom Tower construction there will be Jeddah Economic, which is under the control of Al Waleed bin Talalu (Prince of Saudi Arabia). according to plan construction of the skyscraper Kingdom Tower should start in the middle of the current year and end in five years.
The British company Hyder Consulting is the developer of the project, the architectural project will be carried out by Omrania & Associates from Saudi Arabia.
In April 2011, several news outlets reported that the construction plan had been approved and the total cost of the facility would be about $30 billion.
The total cost of the project, including the satellite city, is estimated to be $20 billion (for comparison: the cost of building the tallest skyscraper at the moment, the Burj Khalifa, is $1.5 billion), but the amount was originally planned to be no more than $10 billion.
The first place in our Top 10 skyscrapers in the world has been held by the Burj Khalifa for more than 7 years, the amazing and tallest skyscraper in the world for 2017, which is located in the United Arab Emirates. The Burj Khalifa, originally known as the Burj Dubai, dominates the skyline of the city of Dubai. Skyscraperhas 163 floors and a height of 828 meters, and has been the tallest building in the world since 2010, when it was built by a design bureau from Chicago, and the construction was carried out by uSouth Korean company Samsung C & T. The building was commissioned by the government of the United Arab Emirates.
2. Shanghai Tower, China, 632 meters
The Shanghai Tower is a 632-meter, 128-story megatoll skyscraper in Shanghai. This skyscraper has the world's highest observation deck inside a building or structure and the world's fastest elevators with a maximum speed of 20.5 m/s (74 km/h). It is the second tallest building in the world and the third tallest building in the world, after the Tokyo Tower, whose height is 634 meters, exactly 2 meters higher than the Shanghai Tower.
The megatoll project was designed by international design firm Gensler and is owned by the Shanghai City Government. Its multi-level design is designed to operate nine separate zones, divided into office, retail and residential sectors.
Construction work on the tower began in November 2008 and ended in September 2015.
3. Abraj al-Bayt, Saudi Arabia, 601 meters
Abraj al-Bayt is the third tallest building in the world, its peak is located at a height of 601 meters. It is located in Saudi Arabia in Mecca and is state property. The hotel has 120 floors and was built by the Bin Laden Group, which is the largest construction firm in Saudi Arabia and yes, the same terrorist Bin Laden comes from this family. The design of the skyscraper belongs to the German architectural firm SL Rasch GmbH. Abraj al-Bayt is famous primarily not for its height, but for its largest clock in the world.
In addition to hotel rooms, the tower has a conference center, an Islamic museum, a prayer room in which more than 10,000 people can pray at a time and a five-story shopping center.
4. Ping'an International Financial Center, China, 600 meters
The Shenzhen International Financial Center is one of the newest skyscrapers in the world, its construction was completed at the end of 2016 with a height of exactly 600 meters, which allowed it to take 4th place in our ranking - Top 10 skyscrapers in the world. The building has a conference center, hotel and retail space within a high-end shopping mall.
5. Lotte World Tower, South Korea, 555 meters
Lotte World Tower, built in South Korea, is one of the newest skyscrapers in the world, it joined the list of megatolls in 2016, its construction was recently completed in March 2016, giving it the status of the fifth tallest building in the world.13 years of planning and preparation ended with the start of construction in March 2011, the building has 123 floors, six of which are underground. This amazing megatoll is able to withstandearthquakes with magnitude up to 9 on the Richter scale.
6. World Trade Center 1, USA, 541 meters
One World Trade Center is not only the tallest building in the city of New - York and inUnited States of Americabut throughout the Western Hemisphere.It was completed in 2014 and built as replacement and memory towersthe original World Trade Center.
7. CTF financial center, China, 530 meters
Located in the city of Guangzhou in the southChina, International Financial Center is a multifunctional skyscraper,which is a new addition to this list, it was built at the end of 20016. With its height of 530 meters, it accommodates111 floors in total.
8. Taipei 101, Taiwan, 509 meters
The 101-storey Taipei 101 is located in the city of Taipei and takes the honorable 8th place in our rating. And when this megatoll was built in 2004, it was the tallest skyscraper in the world, but in 13 years it fell to 8th place. This skyscraper is a real examplepostmodern architecture.
9. Shanghai World Financial Center, China, 492 meters
The Shanghai World Financial Center was handed over to the customer represented by the state in 2008, and has a height of 492 meters with 101 floors.It is located in the heart of Shanghai's financial district on the Pudong waterfront and acts as an international financial and commercial center.It is the location of hotel rooms, offices, conference rooms, observation decks and shopping centers. BThe turret has a trapezoidal opening at the top for better aerodynamics.
10. International Commerce Center, Hong Kong, 484 meters
This amazing skyscraper grew up in Hong Kong in 2010 and at that time it was ranked 4th in the ranking of the tallest buildings in the world, and in 2017 it dropped with its 484 meters and 118 floors to 10th place in the Top 10 skyscrapers in the world. The International Commerce Center in Hong Kong boasts the world's tallest swimming pool and a bar on the 108th floor, this tallest skyscraper in Hong Kong also has a beautiful observation deck andand five star restaurants.
Present to your attention tallest building in the world. Maybe you think this is the Ostankino Tower? No, it is the tallest building in Europe, as described in.
But the tallest building in the world is skyscraper in dubai, whose height is 828 meters. Just imagine, a little more - and in front of you is a kilometer-long structure!
It is important to emphasize that this is not just some kind of engineering design. The Dubai Tower is a complete building with 163 floors. Here is the building itself:
The full name of the tallest building in the world is Burj Khalifa, which translates from Arabic as "Khalifa Tower". The opening took place in 2010, despite the fact that construction began in 2004. This is how the future monster looked at the initial stage:
At first, the grand opening was planned for September 2009, but the developer ran out of money in the account, so the event was postponed to January 2010.
Since 2008, the Dubai Tower has officially grown to such a size that it has become considered the tallest building ever existing in the world.
Prior to this, the palm belonged to the famous Warsaw radio mast. But she fell in 1991. Although even if it existed until today, it would still not be comparable to the Khalifa Tower, since its height was “only” 646 meters.
By the way, the cost of the project itself is indicated by a tidy sum of about 1.5 billion dollars. The architectural development of the project was carried out by an American architect who already had experience in the construction of such structures.
No wonder that the tallest building in the world had the idea of a "city within a city". After all, the internal area is 344,000 m². By the way, during the construction of the Dubai Tower or, as it was then called - "Burj Dubai", the planned height was not disclosed.
However, the developer has officially stated that it will be a building in the world. This was done so that in the event of information about the construction of a taller building, the designers could redo the entire project so that the record belongs to them. Ambition, my friend!
Helicopter photo An interesting fact is that the mass of the structure in an empty state is 500 thousand tons.
Given the versatility of this giant, the skyscraper has 3 entrances: to the hotel, apartments and offices.
Destinations of the tallest building in the world
Floors 1 to 39 are occupied by the Armani Hotel and various office spaces. This is considered the most "simple" location option.
Floors 44 to 108 are equipped for "ordinary" apartments. So I came home from work, went up to the 105th floor and, as if nothing had happened, went to the kitchen to eat. But there are clouds outside the window!
By the way, an interesting fact: the entire hundredth floor belongs to an Indian named B. R. Shetty.
Here it can be added that the highest observation deck in the world located at an altitude of 555 meters. It is located in the same building on the 148th floor.
An artificial tower rises above the main building, complementing the magnificent view of the building.
For the Dubai Tower, a special concrete was developed that can withstand temperatures of +50 °C. Inside, there are 57 elevators that can reach speeds of up to 10 meters per second. This is official information, since there is an opinion that elevators are installed here, moving at a speed of almost 18 m / s.
Despite the fact that the Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, it practically does not heat up. This is due to special glasses that reflect the sun's rays.
By the way, it takes three months to clean the outside of the building, and they do it every day. In principle, this is not surprising, because the area of the outer surface of the skyscraper is equal to 17 football fields. And washing, after all, is on top.
The air inside is constantly cooled and ... flavored. Yes, yes, what can you do for your own comfort! Moreover, the fragrance was created specifically for the Khalifa Tower. Air is supplied through special grilles in the floor.
Interesting facts about the tallest building in the world
- Construction started in 2004 and moved at a speed of 1-2 floors per week.
- The number of workers who took part in the daily work on the construction of the building was 12,000 people.
- Most of the workers were from South Asia and lived in appalling conditions. They were paid very little and their wages were delayed. In connection with mass violations, there were many injuries and often fatal. This information is from a BBC investigation. Only one death has been officially reported.
- The material used is 60,000 tons of steel reinforcement and 320,000 m³ of concrete.
- Concrete structures ended on the 160th floor, the remaining 180 meters of the tallest structure were made exclusively of metal structures.
- The Burj Khalifa skyscraper is not fixed in the rocky ground, as is done in New York counterparts.
Records for the tallest building in the world
- In the entire history of the world known to us, there was no higher ground structure than 828m Dubai Tower.
- We have already mentioned the interesting fact that the building is not fixed in the rocky ground. The record is that it is the tallest structure that is considered free-standing.
- The record for the number of floors is 163. The previous record is far behind - only 110 floors.
- We have already talked about the highest observation deck - this is also a world record.
At the end, one can only add that in the same
The first skyscraper was built in the USA in 1885. Since then, the planet has been captured by gigantomania - every year the buildings are getting taller, and there are more and more people who want to look at the world from a bird's eye view.
Today we will tell you how to get to the observation decks of the highest skyscrapers in the world and what you can do there.
Burj Khalifa. Dubai, UAE
Burj Khalifa is the building with the highest number of titles: the largest number of floors, the highest restaurant, the highest elevator, but most importantly, it is the tallest building in the history of mankind. The height of the skyscraper reaches 828 meters!
The observation deck of the skyscraper is called "At the top". Of course, it is not located at the very top of the Burj Khalifa, but from a height of 555 meters the view is no less impressive: visitors can see the artificial archipelago "The World", the Palm Islands, Bastakia and the Persian Gulf. In the closed part of the observation deck, you can hide from the scorching sun, buy solid gold souvenirs and even travel back in time - special telescopes will show what Dubai looked like 20 years ago!
The ascent to the observation deck lasts only one minute, accompanied by a light show and intense music. As one visitor writes, “The Burj Khalifa elevator ride is an attraction in itself. You can feel like a hero of a Hollywood action movie!
By the way, about cinematography. Fans of Mission: Impossible should definitely visit the film's mini-exhibition, which is located a couple of floors below the observation deck. Several scenes from the penultimate part were filmed in the Burj Khalifa.
Where to buy tickets
Tickets can be bought on the first floor of the Burj Khalifa. Without pre-booking, they will cost about $100. You can book tickets online. This will avoid the queue and save money - the price when buying on the site will be only $ 32.
How to get there
By metro - Burj Khalifa station, or by buses No. 27, 29.
Shanghai Tower. Shanghai, China
The Shanghai Tower became famous all over the world even before its opening - in 2014, roofers from Russia climbed to the top of the skyscraper and posted a video of the rise on the Internet.
You can appreciate the desperation of the guys from the observation deck of the Tower, which is located at an altitude of 561 meters. This is the highest observation deck in the world, it even bypassed "At the top" Burj Khalifa! According to visitors, "from such a height it seems that not only the whole of Shanghai, but the whole world is at your feet." The transparent floor and sloping glass walls add to the sensations.
Climbing to such a height is not difficult - 106 elevators operate in the Shanghai Tower, moving at a speed of 16 meters per second. During the ascent, visitors are shown a video about the construction of a skyscraper, but it is difficult to make out what is at stake - it makes their ears prick from the speed.
Where to buy tickets
Tickets are sold at the box office on the first floor of the Shanghai Tower. You can buy them right before your visit. The cost is $27.
How to get there
Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai, China
For its unusual shape, the Shanghai World Financial Center received the title of the best skyscraper in 2008. Locals call it easier - "Opener". Souvenir shops even sell real skyscraper-shaped bottle openers.
However, thrill-seekers are attracted not by the interesting shape of the building, but by its observation deck. Prior to the opening of "At the top" in the Burj Khalifa, the observation deck of the Shanghai World Financial Center was the highest on the planet - 472 meters above ground level. Thrill-seekers will appreciate the glass roof of the site and balconies with transparent floors.
If the height makes you dizzy, you can take a break and watch an interactive film about the construction of the "Opener" or get acquainted with the history of Shanghai through special media presentations.
Where can I buy a ticket
Tickets can be purchased at the box office on the ground floor of the skyscraper. You just need to follow the arrows with the inscription "observation". Another way is to book them on the official website. The ticket price will be $27. On the day of birth, upon presentation of a passport, admission is free.
How to get there
You need to take the green line of the subway and get off at Lujiazui Station.
World Trade Center. New York, USA
The World Trade Center was originally called the Freedom Tower and was built in memory of the infamous twin towers. Next to the skyscraper is a memorial to the victims of the September 11 attacks. It is made in the form of two fountains of black stone.
The ascent to the observation deck begins with an interactive video about the construction of New York - visitors will see how the first wooden houses grew on the site of a dense forest, how one-story buildings were replaced by skyscrapers. The video will not get bored - the elevator rises to a height of 390 meters in just one minute.
At the observation deck, visitors will find a typical attraction for such places - a glass floor. True, here it is just a computer simulator. But the view of the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan and Governors Island is real. You can even take a photo against their background (in fact, against the background of the wall, but experts will add what you need). The site has an interactive screen. Guests are offered to choose a New York landmark of interest and listen to a short lecture about it.
Where to buy tickets
Tickets for the observation deck are bought at the entrance. You will have to stand in two lines: at the checkout and at the entrance. Tickets cost $32. You can avoid the queue by purchasing a VIP ticket. It costs more - $ 56. You can also buy tickets online.
How to get there
By metro line E. Station - World Trade Center.
Taipei 101. Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwan can hardly be called a good place for the construction of skyscrapers: earthquakes often occur here due to the tectonic fault of the crust. However, Taipei 101 is considered one of the safest buildings in the world - during the construction they used an external frame to protect against earthquakes and a damper - a huge hanging ball that does not allow the skyscraper to sway during strong hurricanes. The building is equipped with the fastest elevators in the world - the lifting speed reaches 18 meters per second. No wonder Taipei 101 is listed as a Wonder of the World.
The skyscraper has two circular viewing platforms - external and internal. In the inner area there are information displays, exhibitions are held there, and you can buy souvenirs. The outer platform is located at an altitude of 392 meters. Visitors can use audio guides to see local sights and learn about the history of the city.
Every year on New Year's Eve, fireworks are launched here - in 2005 they lasted only 30 seconds, in 2011 the duration increased to five minutes.
Where to buy tickets
You can get into the skyscraper for free, but you will have to pay to visit the observation deck. The ticket price is about 15 dollars. To skip the line, you need to buy a Fast Ticket, but its price is higher - $ 30. You can buy tickets at the box office in the building itself or online.
How to get there
You need to take the red subway line and go to Taipei 101 station.
Petronas towers. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Petronas Towers are probably familiar to moviegoers: in the movie The Trap, the characters of Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones try to escape from the chase and move from one tower to another on a glass bridge. Everyone can feel like the heroes of the movie - the bridge of the skyscraper is open to visitors. In addition to visiting the bridge, tourists will visit the circular observation deck. A high-speed elevator will take you there in less than one minute, and during the ascent, a hologram in the form of a woman will tell you about safety rules.
The observation deck is located at an altitude of 370 meters. From there, a beautiful view of the whole city opens up, and most importantly, the neighboring twin tower. If you have binoculars, you can even look into the windows of offices and hotel rooms!
The Petronas Towers also have more “earthly” attractions - a six-level shopping center on the lower floors and a huge park with fountains and attractions right at the entrance.
Where to buy tickets
Tickets are sold at the box office on the first floors of the Towers, but their number is limited. You can book on the official website.
How to get there
By metro line Kelana Jaya, station - Kuala Lumpur City Center.
Willis Tower. Chicago, USA
Compared to the Burj Khalifa or the Shanghai Tower, the Willis Tower seems like a dwarf: its height is only 442 meters. Nevertheless, it is the most popular skyscraper among extreme sportsmen. Those who like to tickle their nerves are attracted by an unusual observation deck, which is equipped with balconies with transparent walls and floors. "It's like you're hanging in the air!" tourists share their impressions.
The observation deck is located at an altitude of 412 meters. In clear weather, you can not only admire the surroundings of Chicago, but also see other states of America - Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin - with the help of telescopes and special binoculars. And in windy weather - feel the vibrations of the building!
Another popular place among visitors is the toilets at a height of 102 meters, which have been called the “highest” toilets on the planet.
Where to buy tickets
Tickets are sold on the ground floor of the skyscraper and cost $22. You can skip the line with a FastPass ticket. Its price will be $49. You can book tickets online.
How to get there
By metro - Quincy / Well station, or by buses number 1, 7, 28, 37, 126, 134, 135, 136, 151 and 156.
Empire State Building. New York, USA
Among all high-rise buildings, the Empire State Building stands apart. The skyscraper is older than its counterparts - construction was completed back in 1931 - and once held the title of the tallest building in the world. Now the Empire State Building has lost its palm - with a height of 443 meters, it occupies only the 22nd line in the ranking of the tallest buildings in the world, but this does not bother tourists. Over the entire history of its existence, the skyscraper has been visited by 110 million people.
In addition to the traditional observation deck at a height of 373 meters, which offers stunning views of Manhattan, the Empire State Building has a circular observation deck with a 360-degree view. It is located 17 floors below, but is even more popular.
When emotions from the height and views of the city calm down, you can visit an exhibition dedicated to the history of the skyscraper, or take a virtual flight over Manhattan on the Skyride attraction for an additional fee.
Where to buy tickets
Tickets for viewing platforms can be purchased at the Empire State Building on floors 103 and 86 or on the official website. A ticket to visit both sites costs $52, a VIP ticket with which you can skip the line costs $80. The circular observation deck can be visited for 32 dollars, skipping the line - for 60 dollars.
How to get there
By metro, station - St / Herald Sq.
Shard. London, Great Britain
The championship in the construction of skyscrapers belongs to the United States and China, but the Old World also has something to be proud of. The Shard is the fourth tallest building in Europe.
“This is the most impressive way to get to know London,” says one of the tourists in his review. Indeed, from a height of 243 meters the whole city is in full view. Visitors will have a view of the Wimbley Stadium, the Tower of London, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and other pride of the British. And special telescopes will be transferred to a time when the banks of the Thames were still inhabited by the Romans.
Photos from the observation deck can be immediately posted on social networks - there is Wi-Fi on the observation deck. And to make your visit even more enjoyable, guests will be offered a glass of champagne and souvenirs with the image of Shard as a keepsake.
Where to buy tickets
Tickets are sold on the ground floor of the skyscraper at the entrance to the elevator. The cost is 41 dollars. When buying a ticket, the price will be lower - $ 33.
How to get there
By metro - station - London Bridge, or by buses No. 43, 48, 141, 149, 152.
Federation Tower. Moscow, Russia
Closer to the sky you can become not only distant lands. The Federation Tower is the tallest skyscraper in Europe, located in Russia. Its height reaches 374 meters.
Initially, the building was conceived as an office center, but now entertainment events are successfully held here. You can visit the observation deck with a guide or on your own. There are comfortable sofas on the site, guests are offered coffee and champagne. And for an additional fee, you can take a picture against the backdrop of the Tower or buy souvenirs with its image as a keepsake.
Lovers can spend a date at an altitude of 230 meters and enjoy the view of the evening city to the accompaniment of live music. "This will be the best romantic evening of your life!" organizers promise.
Where to buy tickets
Tickets can be purchased immediately before visiting the site in the Tower or by appointment on the official website. The cost of tickets on weekdays is 700 rubles, on weekends - 500 rubles.