Seattle is now offering travelers the dream-like experience of floating over skyscrapers. The top level of the American city’s newly-renovated Space Needle tower has been equipped with the world’s first rotating glass floor.
The Space Needle is to Washington State’s largest city what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris. Built on the occasion of the 1962 World’s Fair, it stands out as a symbol of innovation and of Seattle’s role as a showcase for new technology. Thanks to a private investment of $100 million (nearly P5.3 billion), the American monument has recently been extensively renovated.
Its upper and lower levels are now connected by an enormous cantilevered stairway. Travelers who are not in a hurry can savor the view from a newly-installed wine bar some 150 meters above the city. Others will be tempted to explore the new outdoor deck with superlative views on the Pacific. The deck has been equipped with glass panels that dip out at a slight 14-degree angle that literally give the impression of plunging into the streets below.
But even more exciting is the addition of “the world’s first, and only, revolving glass floor,” which offers visitors an sensational, unparalleled experience in the 184-meter high landmark.
Christened “The Loupe,” the attraction provides a 360-degree view over the entire city, as well as the inner workings of the building, including the insides of the elevator. It begins to turn every 45 minutes.
Tickets to experience the Space Needle cost $29 (about P1,500), $24 (about P1,200) for over-65s, and $19 (about P1,000) for children between 5 and 12 years of age. JB
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