The tallest tower in the world by Tadao Ando is now open to the public

Tokyo - People in Tokyo today had the first opportunity to admire the view of the city from the observation deck of the tallest freestanding broadcasting tower in the world, which measures 634 meters. According to the AP agency, the structure is capable of withstanding earthquakes, which Japan experiences quite frequently.
    The tower, named Tokyo Skytree, is claimed by its owner to be the second tallest building in the world. The title belongs to the 828-meter-high Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
    Visitors are taken to the observation deck at a height of 350 meters by an elevator in 50 seconds; another half-minute is required to reach the second deck at a height of 450 meters. Restaurants and two cafes are also located on these levels. In case of danger, an escape staircase with 2,523 steps is available for evacuation.
    The structure of the tower, designed in the shape of a needle, is constructed to remain stable even during an earthquake of seven on the Richter scale, claims a spokesperson for the company that owns the tower. He added that the tower suffered no significant damage even last March when an earthquake measuring nine struck the area northeast of Japan. At that time, the tower was still under construction.
    The Skytree tower is expected to contribute to the further development of television and radio broadcasting in the Tokyo area. Its owners also hope that it will become a new tourist attraction in the Japanese capital.