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The symbol of Seattle, one of the most recognizable towers in the United States, the "space needle" and just an amazingly graceful structure in the middle of the merry Seattle is the Space Needle tower, which appeared in the largest city of Washington State in 1962. its external appearance has not changed at all, and this is not counting 25 lightning strikes that pierced the solid top of the tower during these fifty-odd years.

It's hard to say why Space Needle became so fond of tourists and locals. Not only for the amazing views that open from the observation deck, or for a fantastic restaurant, where they cook in all senses dishes of "high" cuisine. And maybe for the appearance - the tower is like a flying UFO plate, which inadvertently sat in the middle of a noisy and never sleeping city.

The maximum magnitude that rocked the Space Needle was 6, 8 on the Richter scale in 2001, when, according to eyewitnesses, water was poured out from the toilet bowls of the restaurant onto the floor.

From the side, the Space-Needle design looks like a thin "leg", on which a wide wide part is clogged - exactly there, at an altitude of almost 160 m, there is an observation deck and a restaurant . In general, the tower reaches a height of 184 m, and its widest part is equal to 42 m . Fortresses and durability of the building in its time gave exceptional attention: it is able to withstand an earthquake up to 9, 1 point, which, fortunately, has never been confirmed . The maximum magnitude that rocked Space Needle, is 6, 8 on the Richter scale in 2001, when, according to chevidtsev from restaurant toilets on the floor splashed water .And the tower remained worthy and beautiful . But that's not all: it is said that the tower is capable of withstanding wind speeds up to an impressive 320 km / h .

In addition to the opportunity to grab a snack and admire the Cascade Mountains, the center of Seattle , as well as the volcano Rainier and Eliot Bay, a small souvenir shop is open on the viewpoint of Space Needle. That's really where you can buy really dizzying gifts!

Coordinates

Address: 400 Broad Street, Seattle. How to get there: it's easy to find a tower, it's visible from almost all corners of Seattle, so just fix the "needle" with the naked eye and move in its direction, from the city center in the way no more than 15-20 minutes.

The ticket price for the observation deck is 12 USD, ticket for two visits (morning / evening) - 16 USD. Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 10: 00-23: 00, Fri-Sat 9: 30-23: 30, Sun 9: 30-23: 00. The SkyCity restaurant is open on the brunch at Sat-Sun from 10: 00-14: 45, lunch - Mon-Fri 11: 20-13: 45, Lunch all-Thurs 17: 00-20: 45, Fri-Sat 17: 00- 21:45.

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