The World Trade Center ’s 107th floor observation deck of cards open up last week with somepretty sensational viewsof New York City . But does it really provide the best view experience among the clouds ? The Skyscraper Museum engage a global view of the adept observatories and rank the best views from the top .
As part of the exhibitionTen Tops — which center on 26 tower of 100 floors or more — the Skyscraper Museum put together this lean of 18 bodily structure which are rank not by their spire - tipped tops , but by the tiptop of their public spaces plan for in high spirits - altitude gawking .
In addition to supertalls , the list let in telecommunication towers with skydecks ( Canton Tower in Guangzhou , the Tokyo Skytree , Toronto ’s CN Tower , and Shanghai ’s Oriental Pearl Tower ) , plus the 88 - narration Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur and Jin Mao in Shanghai . Their observation deck are eminent than some 100 - story skyscraper !
But height ’s still not everything when it comes to great views . The observatory experience itself also must be try , and not all skydecks are create equal . While many New Yorkers are fuss about the WTC ’s mellow price of admission ( $ 32 ) , it ’s interesting to note that you could get more height for your buck should you visit , say , the Willis Tower in Chicago . It ’s both high and cheaper . Telecom pillar are almost always more low-cost bet ( and many are outdoors , which is a overnice plus ) . And there ’s one more factor to consider : The buildings in benighted blue can only be accessed via a reservation at the cake or eating house on that floor , meaning you ’ll probably have to stare at the eyeshot over some rather dear alcohol .
It ’s also crucial to note that the ruling on the very best lookout station experience in the earthly concern wo n’t be decided until later in 2015 . The Shanghai Tower , which will open later this year , will be the tallest lookout station experience in the world , and there ’s no word yet on price of admission price . Though the Burj Khalifa is marvellous overall , the Shanghai Tower ’s observatory will be 20 human foot higher .
Update : A premature graphic name the ill-timed admission fee price for the CN Tower ; this adaptation is corrected ( thanks to our commenterthatguyalexfor pointing it out )
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