World's Tallest Tower Opens


Tokyo Skytree, world's tallest tower in Guinness records, opens to thousands in Japan
 May 22, 2012 8:06 AM 
 
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(AP) TOKYO - The world's tallest tower and Japan's biggest new landmark, the Tokyo Skytree, opened to the public on Tuesday.

Nearly 8,000 visitors were expected to take high-speed elevators up to the observation decks of the 2,080-foot tower to mark its opening. Some reportedly waited in line more than a week to get the coveted tickets for a panoramic view, though Tuesday ended up being cloudy in Tokyo.

Skytree is recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest tower, beating out the Canton Tower in China, which is 1,968 1/2 feet.

The world's tallest structure is Dubai's Burj Khalifa, which stands 2,717 feet. That's in a different category because it's a skyscraper, not a tower.

The Skytree will serve as a broadcast tower for television and radio, along with being a tourist attraction. It replaces the 1,092 1/2-foot-tall Tokyo Tower — a symbol of Japan's capital since 1958 — as the broadcast hub.

The Tokyo Skytree, the world's tallest tower and Japan's biggest new landmark, is seen in Tokyo April 17, 2012. (AFP/Getty Images)


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