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The 10 highest observatories in the world to admire the cities

2022-11-29T11:51:31.745Z


The race for height has given rise to spectacular and unique buildings, whose observation platforms offer an incredible view of the cities. They alone have become pretexts for tourism.


If the Eiffel Tower then the Empire State Building embodied for many years the highest observation posts of our cities, these two historical monuments seem very small compared to the new generation of skyscrapers.

From Shanghai to Dubai, go to the top of the ten most dizzying observatories in the world!

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Top of Shanghai in Shanghai: the highest observation platform in the world

The Shanghai Tower was inaugurated in 2015 and the observatory opened a year later.

Stefan Fusan

Perched 546 meters high, the Top of Shanghai observatory stands out as the highest in China.

It is installed on the 118th floor of the Shanghai Tower, the tallest building in the country, which gauges 632 meters.

You will enjoy a bird's eye view of the Pudong district and the Huangpu River.

To achieve this, you have to take the second fastest elevator in the world: the cabin travels at 20.5 meters per second, or 73.8 km/h.

Shanghai Tower, 501 Yincheng Middle Road, Lujiazui, Pudong, Shanghai, China.

Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Admission: 180 RMB (free for children under one meter).

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Free Sky in Shenzhen: the most transparent

The Ping An Finance Center houses the tallest glass floor in the world.

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The Ping An Finance Center is a massive 599-meter tower that not only towers over Shenzhen: it houses the 2nd highest observatory in the world on the 116th floor.

In addition to the impressive 360° view of the city, Free Sky has several interactive installations, including a maze of mirrors.

It also has the highest glass floor on our planet, at 541 meters high: the view is breathtaking!

Ping An Finance Center, 5033 Yitian Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, China.

Open daily from 9 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.

Admission: 200 RMB (free for children under 1.20 meters).

Burj Khalifa Sky in Dubai: the highest in the Gulf

The main observatory of the Burj Khalifa tower, the tallest building in the world, is located on the 124th floor (out of 160), at 456 meters.

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Since January 2010, the Burj Khalifa tower has become the tallest building in the world, culminating at 828 meters.

The 160 floors house a luxury Armani hotel, offices and high-end apartments.

The main observatory is located on the 124th floor, 456 meters above the ground.

A unique point of view on the city, the desert and The World, the artificial islands forming a planisphere in the waters of the Persian Gulf.

Burj Khalifa, 1 Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Open daily from 8 a.m. to midnight.

Admission: AED 169 (AED 139 for children 4-12 years old).

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SWFC Observatory in Shanghai: the most extravagant

The Shanghai World Financial Center's 100th floor walkway is equipped with a glass floor.

Carsten Ullrich

The design of the Shanghai World Financial Center quickly earned it the nickname of the bottle opener.

This giant of 492 meters is also distinguished by its observatory, which offers a spectacular course.

After taking advantage of the view on the 94th floor, the visit continues via the Sky Walks, two narrow glass walkways hanging from the ends of the building, on the 97th and 100th floors.

Gravity is put to the test!

Shanghai World Financial Center Skywalk, 100 Century Avenue, Pudong, Shanghai, China.

Open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Admission: 180 RMB ($28 for children aged 3 to 11).

Seoul Sky in Seoul: the largest

The design of Lotte World Tower is inspired by traditional Korean ceramics and calligraphy brushes.

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Built in 2017, the Lotte World Tower has risen to 5th place among the tallest buildings in the world, 555 meters high.

The Seoul Sky Observatory occupies the top eight floors of the skyscraper, from the 117th to the 123rd floors.

Not to mention the Sky Bridge, a footbridge suspended between the two spires.

The observatory is also cultural, with a multimedia show on the history of Korea and... a lush garden.

Lotte World Tower, 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea.

Open every day from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. (until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays).

Admission: KRW 27,000 (KRW 24,000 for children aged 3-13).

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Skydeck in Chicago: the most spectacular

The Ledge capsule comes out of the building for a bird's eye view of Chicago.

Olga Bandelowa

Inaugurated in 1973, the former Sears Tower was the tallest building in the world until the construction of the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur in 1998. The 529-meter building was renamed Willis Tower in 2009 and its observatory completely renovated .

The Skydeck, located on the 102nd floor, also hosts a curiosity: The Ledge, a glazed outgrowth that allows you to literally exit the building and levitate 412 meters above Chicago.

Willis Tower, 233 S Wacker Drive, Chicago, USA.

Open every day from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (until 8 p.m. on weekdays from October to February).

Admission: $37 ($28 for children 3 to 11 years old).

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Tokyo Skytree: the most gastronomic

The Tokyo Skytree Tower is used for broadcasting 9 Japanese TV channels, including NHK.

Wuchernchau

Since 2012, the Tokyo Skytree telecommunications tower and its 634 meters have won the title of 2nd tallest structure in the world.

Two observatories have been set up, 350 meters and 450 meters high.

Opt for the full tour because, from the highest observatory, it is possible to see Mount Fuji.

The tower also houses a gourmet restaurant, 634 Musashi, which mixes Japanese and... French cuisine.

Mandatory reservation.

Tokyo Skytree, 1-chōme-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo, Japan.

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Admission: 3100 JPY (2350 JPY for children aged 12 to 17).

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Petronas Twin Towers: the most exclusive

The SkyBridge that connects the Petronas Towers provides a spectacular vantage point over Kuala Lumpur.

Maher Najm

Since 1999, the Petronas Towers remain the tallest twin skyscrapers in the world.

This set of 452 meters is all the more impressive as a bridge, called SkyBridge, connects the two towers on the 41st and 42nd floor.

The observatory is nestled on the 86th floor, 370 meters high.

Good to know: the visit is guided and it is recommended to book as soon as possible because there are only 24 visits of 10 people per day.

Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Open every day except Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission: MYR 80 (MYR 33 for children aged 13-12 and MYR 42 for over 61s).

One World Observatory in New York: the most emblematic

The One World Observatory occupies the top three floors of the One World Trade Center tower.

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The slogan of the One World Observatory, the observatory of the One World Trade Center tower?

See Forever (“see forever”).

An allusion to a still painful past: the observatory and the 541-meter tower were built on the rubble of the old World Trade Center, destroyed during the attacks of September 11, 2001. Impossible to admire the view, more than 387 meters high, without thinking of the mythical Twins Towers.

One World Trade Center, 117 West Street, New York, USA.

Open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Admission: $38 ($32 for children aged 6 to 12 and $36 for seniors over 65).

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CN Tower in Toronto: the thinnest

Higher than the main observatory, CN Tower's SkyPod is nestled 446.5 meters high.

Maksim Sokolov

The CN Tower was the tallest tower in the world from its inauguration in 1976 until 2010, when the Burj Khalifa opened.

The 553.33 meter tower was originally designed by the Canadian National railway company to house telecommunications antennas.

Today, this iconic Toronto structure is the most visited spot in the city.

Explore the glass floor, 342 meters above the void!

CN Tower, 290 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto, Canada.

Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Admission: CAD 48.59 (CAD 33.90 for children 6-13 and seniors over 65).

Source: lefigaro

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