Do not think that today you have nothing to surprise. We will show such elevators, from which breathtaking. And some of them will be more interesting than roller coasters.
Once elevators were a miracle of technology, you can say a revolution in engineering. In the old days, not every citizen had the opportunity to ride an elevator. But modern people are already accustomed to the existence of such mechanisms. They are in houses, airports, hotels and shopping centers. But the evolution of the elevator did not stand still.
1. Realistic 3D graffiti in the elevator
Stand in the morning, wait for the elevator, then the doors open and bang - the abyss. That's adrenaline! And even when you already understand that this is a picture, you'll still be huddled in a corner, or maybe you'll go on foot on the stairs just in case.
2. Ancient lift
The oldest and first elevators in elite houses now resemble a real attraction, and for travel in some of them, you even need to pay. Well, what's not fun?
3. Lift of the One Hundred Dragon or Baylong
China does not cease to amaze with its resourcefulness and ingenuity. How to you this highest, freely moving on a steep rock, the lift in the world? It raises tourists to 360 meters in height, the cabins are two-story and can accommodate up to 50 people. This lifting complex includes three such elevators with a total maximum weight of 3,750 kg. The pohlesche some attractions at Disneyland.
4. Elevator of Santa Jousta
This elevator is a tourist attraction of Lisbon. It was built by the famous Portuguese architect in Portugal in 1901 Raul Mesnier du Ponsar. The elevator can accommodate up to 20 people and rise to a height of 30 meters to the viewing platform, from where it opens a chic look, like a Ferris wheel. By the way, the passage in the elevator is still free, but to go up to the observation deck, to which the elevator leads a spiral staircase, you need to pay 1.5 euros.
5. Lift the skyscraper
Some elevators of skyscrapers can be very interesting, for example, like this panoramic high-speed elevator. When you ride it, it seems that you just float in the air.
6. Elevator in the plane Il 86
Who would have thought that there could be an elevator in the plane? Yes, in the most famous first Soviet wide-body passenger plane this was. It is designed to move containers with food and ready meals from the lower deck. But there can fit, though closely, a man of average build. Despite the years, this elevator is operational and fully operational. But the plane itself has already departed and is now under reconstruction. It is planned to make a real museum of it.
7. Elevator in aquarium AquaDom, Germany
AquaDom Aquarium has a diameter of 11 meters and it is located in Berlin at the Radisson SAS Hotel. While traveling in it, you can admire the marine flora and fauna of the aquarium. To maintain such beauty, it took more than 900 thousand liters of sea water, 8 kg per day for food for the inhabitants of the aquarium and several divers for work in it.
8. The Hammetschwand Lift
Another elevator on a steep rock, but now in Europe. In Switzerland, at the resort of Bürgenstock in the Alps, there is a chic elevator that connects the mountain path with the observation platform on top. From here you can see the stunning landscape of the Alps and Lake Lucerne. Of course, being in this elevator and climbing it is an exciting adventure. The height of the construction is almost 120 meters, and lifts the passengers lift in only 50 seconds. And what is most interesting, this elevator was built in the second half of the nineteenth century, or rather, in 1872 and still enjoys its well-coordinated work of tourists. And the engine room of this structure is right inside the rock.
9. Lift SkyView
Sweden also has something to brag about. In Stockholm there is the largest spherical structure in the world Globen Arena, on the southern part, which is located two lift-gondolas, called SkyView. They also have a spherical shape and are made of heavy-duty glass. One lift raises 16 tourists at a time to the roof of the arena, where you can admire the panorama of the city. For many tourists and local residents, this elevator has become a real attraction, so hundreds of people come here every day.
10. Elevator on the Eiffel Tower
Of course, it is worth mentioning France, or rather the Eiffel Tower with its elevators. It is considered the most popular landmark in the world. According to statistics, about 6 million people a year visit the tower. Elevators on it were developed more than 110 years ago for the convenience of tourists, there are five of them there. The very trip by the elevator already brings tourists to delight, this is another of the entertainment of the Eiffel Tower.