Top of the World (amusement ride)
Encyclopedia
Top of the World is the name of a visitor attraction
in Geiselwind
, Germany
.
The 95 meter high gyro tower
has the claim of being the tallest transportable amusement ride
in the world. However, the tower hasn't been moved in recent years, and is now placed permanently in the amusement park
Freizeit-Land Geiselwind. Its circular gallery can accommodate up to 132 people, and can be raised and rotated to provide a spectacular view.
Tourist attraction
A tourist attraction is a place of interest where tourists visit, typically for its inherent or exhibited cultural value, historical significance, natural or built beauty, or amusement opportunities....
in Geiselwind
Geiselwind
Geiselwind is a market town with 2323 inhabitants in Lower Franconia in the district of Kitzingen in Germany.Autotranslaters may render its name into English as "hostage wind". However, in this case, "Geisel" means a special form of a whip, not a hostage.-Geography:Geiselwind is today in the...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
.
The 95 meter high gyro tower
Gyro Tower
A gyro tower, or panoramic tower, is an evolution of the observation tower with a vertical moving platform. A gyro tower's observation deck is not simply raised to provide its passengers a spectacular view, it is also rotated around the supporting mast, either once in the raised position or while...
has the claim of being the tallest transportable amusement ride
Amusement ride
Amusement rides are large mechanical devices that move people to create enjoyment. They are frequently found at amusement parks, traveling carnivals, and funfairs.-Notable types:*Afterburner*Ali Baba*Balloon Race*Booster...
in the world. However, the tower hasn't been moved in recent years, and is now placed permanently in the amusement park
Amusement park
thumb|Cinderella Castle in [[Magic Kingdom]], [[Disney World]]Amusement and theme parks are terms for a group of entertainment attractions and rides and other events in a location for the enjoyment of large numbers of people...
Freizeit-Land Geiselwind. Its circular gallery can accommodate up to 132 people, and can be raised and rotated to provide a spectacular view.
External links
- Picture of the tower
- Freizeit-Land Geiselwind (in German)