Willis Tower, USA
From series “The Highest Buildings in the World”Year: 1974. Height: 443,2 meters.
There is also an interesting monument of modern architecture in Chicago that deserves attention of tourists. We are talking about Willis Tower. Built in 1974, it has 110 floors. The height of this grandiose skyscraper is 443.2 meters. Among the distinctive features of the building, it’s worth noting a huge number of lifts, 104 in total; thus you can navigate through a large-scale building with maximum comfort and do it very fast.
The facade is decorated with more than 16,000 glass plates, so during the daytime the building looks incredibly impressive. The magnificent lookout, Skydeck Chicago, is equipped on the 103-rd floor of the skyscraper, so everyone can appreciate the harmonious panorama of Chicago from 412 meters. Design features four glass balconies that extend beyond the building and represent a perfect attraction for thrill-seekers. Travelers who visit the legendary Chicago skyscraper in clear weather can admire objects located as far as 80 kilometers from the tower. 
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'Citibank ATM' located in 0.03 km (
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Car rental office: 'Hertz Rent a Car' is located in 0.28 km (
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Fuel station: 'BP' in 0.64 km
Supermarket: 'Tastebuds Food Court' in 0.05 km
Parking: 'Tower Self Park' in 0.1 km
Apotheek: 'Rahul Patel, Pharm' in 0.11 km
Police station: 'Amtrak Police' in 0.23 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Salseria Grill & Cantina' in 0.01 km
Railway station: 'Quincy/Wells' in 0.18 km
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