Grand Canyon Skywalk, USA
From series “The World's Highest Observation Decks”Year: 2007.
Grand Canyon Skywalk is in the U.S., within the National Park Grand Canyon. It has a horseshoe shape and hangs over a precipice giving visitors an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the Grand Canyon in full. Wall and floor pads are made of durable laminated glass, so nothing can disturb from admiring natural sights. The observation deck is located at an altitude of 1450 meters above sea level; it is about 200 meters above the bottom of the canyon.
It's worth noting that the construction of a viewing platform was carried with prior consent of local residents, Hualapai Indian tribe. About $30 million was spent to construct Grand Canyon Skywalk. Today, this small panoramic bridge is among the major tourist sites of the country. Bridge construction has lasted for more than three years; its grand opening was held on March 20, 2007.
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