Cidade do Kuwait - Kuwait
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It is the
symbol of Kuwait liberation, the representation of country’s resurgence, second
tallest tower in Kuwait, and the fifth tallest telecommunication tower in the
world. Officially unveiled by the late Kuwaiti Amir, Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad
Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on 10th March 1996, this 372meter tall tower is 40 meters
taller than the Eiffel Tower.
The tower is so-named
following the multinational coalition that led to liberation of the nation from
seven months of Iraqi occupation during the Gulf war.
The
structure is made using ceramic tiles on the façade from base to first
mezzanine level. Three natural light shades render a geometric design from the
base. The tower, including the telecommunications complex, is divided into
three working areas – a public communications center; revolving observatory
level, and a restaurant at 150 meters; and the adjacent plant and equipment
structure.
There
are a total of 18 elevators, and are amongst the fastest in the world. As for
the revolving mezzainine, there are six office floors spanning 12000 sqm above
the revolving observatory level, that rise up and out within a section covered
in aniodised aluminium, so as to withstand the extreme temperatures.
The
tower includes a revolving restaurant and an observation platform, apart from
radio and telecommunications offices.
Given
the historical and monumental significance of this tower, visitors usually do
not miss the opportunity to visit this destination during their travel to
Kuwait.
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