24 vertiginous attractions around the world
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By Pictolic https://pictolic.com/article/24-vertiginous-attractions-around-the-world.htmlThis post is not for those who are afraid of heights, though, sitting in front of the monitor, are relatively safe. But if you are a seeker of new experiences and are not afraid to climb higher, then you are welcome in this release we've collected a couple of dozen breathtaking places in the world where you can enjoy plenty of absence of solid ground under my feet and exciting feeling in my stomach.
Mont Blanc, French Alps
At the height of 3800 metres on the top of the Aiguille du MIDI is a glass cage, which is called "Step into the void".
Here you can enjoy views of the Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Europe — of the world's highest cabin with a transparent floor.
The tallest building in the world Burj Khalifa, Dubai.
The height of this skyscraper — 822 m. This is almost two times larger than the Empire state building. If you have enough courage, you can see Dubai's most mind-blowing observation deck in the world.
Grand Canyon and the "sky bridge"
Heavenly bridge of the Grand Canyon owned by the Indian tribe walapai. Under the observation deck is 213 meters of free space.
Glass cubes on a skyscraper, the Willis (Sears) tower, Chicago
"Projection" is a glass balcony, suspended in the air at a height of 396 meters.
Although the glass panel can withstand the weight of 4500 kg, to look down on the roofs of neighboring skyscrapers is not so easy.
The CN Tower, Toronto
The CN tower — a skyscraper in 584 meters with an observation deck.
Whether you're on the lookout or outside, the skyscraper will open you stunning views of the city.
Suspension bridge in Langkawi, Malaysia
This sky bridge in Malaysia is 124 feet long and is situated at a height of 701 metres above sea level. It crosses the scenic summit of mount Gunun Mat Chinchang on the island of Langkawi.
Blackpool Tower, England
The Blackpool tower opened to the public in 1894 and is a smaller copy of the Eiffel tower in Paris.
The height of 157 meters, and at the top is an observation deck. With its height overlooking the piers and attractions of the Victorian city.
The path of faith, China
The path of faith is a glass walkway built on the mountain, Zhangjiajie Tianmen mountain height in 1432 m
You arrive by cable car and if you do not suffer from vertigo on top, can "easily" walk on the transition and get an unforgettable experience.
Sky Tower, Auckland, New Zealand
The tower height is 300 meters, and it dominates the skyline of Auckland.
If you have enough courage to leave the observation deck, you can do it up along the top of a skyscraper. And if you are a thrill-seeker, you can jump from the tower to the bungee.
Alpspix viewing platform in Germany
At a height of about 99 m at mount Alpspitz is here such a short bridge offers amazing views of the valley. Under the bridge — the abyss.
Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth, England
Spinnaker Tower — the tallest tower in the UK outside of London. It has a height of 170 meters. Raven's nest — the highest of the three observation platforms. Its roof is made of mesh, so you are practically in the fresh air.
The Troll's tongue, Norway
The Troll's tongue sticking out over the lake Engelsman at an altitude of 700 meters. This is quite a difficult climb, but with this natural viewpoint, the views are spectacular.
The bridge between the Petronas towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
These towers with a height of almost 457 m. the Bridge between them is only 1/3 of the height, but 167 m enough to nervous became ill from such a height.
Stairs Dachstein, Austria
On the Dachstein glacier in the Alps is one of the highest bridges in the world. Underneath, the gap only in 396 m.
Oriental pearl Shanghai, China
This tower with a height of 475 meters was the largest building in China for more than 10 years.
It still dominates the horizon of Shanghai.
Lion's head Cape town, South Africa
Mountain Lion looms over Cape town and completely dwarfs the human-made structures. It has a height of 670 m From the top of the mountain you can see most of the sprawling city.
Skytree in Tokyo
Skytree is the tallest tower in the world and the second tallest structure. The height of 633 m
Heavenly stairs in China
This chilling trail on mount Huashan height more 2133 m leads to a tea house, which apparently serves the best tea in the world.
The rooftop pool at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore
Atop 57 stories of this hotel-the skyscraper has a pool, which offers the most stunning views of the sky of Singapore.
The bridge on the cliffs in Vancouver, Canada
The bridge spanned 231 meters above the Capilano river, and its highest point reaches an altitude of 91 meters above the river.
The rise of the harbour bridge in Sydney, Australia
This bridge opened in 1932, is looking at Port Jackson. The most daring can go up here to a height of 134 m.
Rock Half dome in Yosemite, United States
At the highest point of this granite rock reaches a height of 1432 M. On different rocks lots of great places to enjoy the Park.
Insanity Stratosphere hotel in Las Vegas, USA. "Madness" is the name of the attraction that rotates at high speed on the rooftop Stratosphere at a height of 274 meters above the ground.
Royal bridge in Colorado, USA
This bridge crosses the chasm Royal gorge at a height of 304 m, making it the highest bridge in the United States. Only a few brave souls dare to cross the chasm on a bridge, not to mention the cable car.
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