World's tallest tower, the Tokyo Sky Tree, opens

World's tallest tower, the Tokyo Sky Tree, opens
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Summary The Sky Tree will serve as a broadcast tower for television, radio and tourist attraction.

The worlds tallest tower and Tokyos biggest new landmark, the Tokyo Sky Tree, has opened to the public.Nearly 8,000 visitors were expected to take high-speed elevators up to the observation decks of the 634-meter (2,080-foot) tower Tuesday to mark its opening.It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest tower, beating out the Canton Tower in China, which is 600 meters (1,968 1/2 feet). The worlds tallest structure is Dubais Burj Khalifa, which stands 828 meters (2,717 feet). Thats in a different category because its a skyscraper, not a tower.The Sky Tree will serve as a broadcast tower for television and radio, along with being a tourist attraction.
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