The Tokyo Sky Tree, holder of the record for the world's tallest
tower, has opened to the public for the first time. Approximately 8,000 visitors took high-speed lifts up
to the observation decks of the 634m (2,080ft) tower to mark its
opening.
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Eager visitors have reportedly waited in line for more than a
week to purchase coveted tickets for the building's panoramic
views. Along with becoming a major tourist attraction, the structure's
main purpose is as a television and radio broadcasting tower.
Tokyo's current broadcasting tower, Tokyo Tower, is at 333 m
(1,093 ft), and is no longer tall enough to give complete digital
terrestrial television broadcasting coverage because it is
surrounded by many high-rise buildings.
The Sky Tree was confirmed by GWR in November as beating the
record previously held Canton Tower in China, which stands
600m (1,968 and a half feet) high. Under Guinness World Records guidelines a tower is a structure
in which less than 50 per cent of the total height is useable floor
space.
The world's tallest building and also the tallest free-standing
structure on land remains Dubai's Burj Khalifa, which stands at
828m (2,717ft).
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