Viewing platforms of the world

The fear of height has a lot of names: acrophobia, bateofobiya, giposofobiya and so on. This is not the most common human fear, but therapists say his most profound. And if you do not agree with the fact that man is born to live all your life mundane creature, then you need to visit the most famous viewing platforms, to make sure that the height - it's actually free. Unless, of course, this is not a free fall.

 Observation deck Dachstein Sky Walk in Austria is also called "Balcony of the Alps." It is situated at an altitude of 2700 meters above sea level. Its vertical height is 250 meters. There are wonderful views of the surrounding area. In this case, be careful not to break one's neck, because the viewing angle of 360 degrees. Hence it can be seen even Slovenia and the southern part of the Czech Republic.
A platform Aurland Lookout in Norway, designed by architects Todd Saunders and Tommy Vilgelmsenom, won a contest called "Norwegian tourist routes. It is situated at an altitude of 609 meters directly above the rocky coastline Aurlendskogo Bay. Those who do not dare to approach the edge of the platform, can enjoy the incredible views through the glass viewing window on the outside.


The observation deck Grand Canyon Skywalk is located in Arizona, USA. It stands at an altitude of 1220 meters above the river Colorado. For the construction of this amazing structure was spent about $ 40 million. The bridge platform in the form of a horseshoe made of special heavy-duty glass with a thickness of 4 inches. All visitors are required to pull on shoes special protective booties to avoid scratching the glass surface. This platform - an architectural masterpiece that can withstand the weight of more than 70 tons. In other words, the observation deck you can make an overnight 14 African elephants. In this case the platform may be strong enough to withstand the winds of a speed of 100 kilometers per hour.
In New Zealand Auckland many skyscrapers, but the highest is considered to Sky Tower, whose height reaches 328 meters. It is the tallest building in the southern hemisphere, for the erection of which took 2000 tons of iron, 660 tons of steel frames and 15 thousand cubic meters of cement. This building can withstand wind velocity of more than 200 kilometers per hour, and can withstand earthquakes of magnitude 8 on the Richter scale. On sunny days, it offers a beautiful view, and review of the range can reach 82 km.
In Australia there is an observational tower Illawara Fly Tree Top Walk. It is located south of Sydney and two hours drive from Canberra. Metal corridors are laid over lush greenery of Australian rain forests. Interestingly, this structure last year was nominated as a finalist «The Australian Travel & Tourism Awards».
In Wisconsin (USA), the famous House on the Rock, which is no less famous Room of Infinity (Infinity Room at the House of the Rock). House on the Rock was opened in 1959. It is a complex of rooms, streets, gardens and shops, which differ in distinctive design. Infinity room rises above the valley at an altitude of several hundred feet. Rooms are available at the edges of more than 3000 windows handmade.


If you have no desire to go abroad to test himself on the strength of the height, you can do it at home. In Moscow, rather viewing platforms that will help you look at the city entirely different eyes.
If you want to know that they see a bird, you need to visit the observation deck of MSU. It is located on a 32-floor university building. At an altitude of 230 meters above the Moskva River you will discover that the capital of which you know nothing about. And if you listen to the story of the guide, clinging to the eyepiece telescope, the history of Moscow by begin to revive.
Want to get taller? No problem! The observation platform of the Ostankino Tower is located at an altitude of 337 meters. Alas, but the consequences of fire have left their imprint on this sad place. Until now, the famous restaurant "Seventh Heaven" remains closed. The first guide institution cares about the safety of visitors. That's why you will not be allowed on the platform, if you are pregnant, you are under 12 years old, or do you use to move cane and crutches.
Opening the Ostankino TV tower view is limited to exceptional purity of the Moscow air, but the pleasure of visiting the observation deck you get in any time and in any weather.
You still do not like heights? It does not necessarily love. Just sometimes you need to overcome their fear to get off the ground and at least once in your life fall up.