Gateway Arch Elevator, United States

One of the main attractions of Saint-Louis is the memorial with the symbolic name 'Gate of the West' - a beautiful high arch, on the top of which the viewing platform is located. There is only one way to climb up to the lookout platform - go with the special elevator. The elevator is a 'train' consisting of eight cars, in each of which 5 people can drive once.

The elevator goes inside the monument. Thanks to the small glass panels on the cabin doors, all visitors can literally appreciate the structure of the monument from the inside. To the top, the elevator takes about 4 minutes, and down - 3 minutes. Although the elevator is on the bow, all passengers stay in the comfortable vertical position during the trip. The comfort of the trip is due to special structure of the cabins and the torque.

The unique memorial with the height of 192 meters was opened in 1965. In the middle of the 20th century the elevator of the unusual construction was an excellent technical achievement. Gateway Arch has been one of the most unique elevators of mankind for more than 50 years. One author of the unique elevator design is the legendary engineer Richard Bowser, who has designed the project in just two weeks. Many experienced travelers strive to drive with the elevator in clear weather when the panorama opening from the viewing platform is greatest. In clear weather the visibility can be 50 kilometers. Next - Elevador de Santa Justa