The view from New York's One World Trade Center
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The observatory of New York's One World Trade Center - built on the site of the twin towers destroyed in the 9/11 attacks - opens for visitors later this month.
Image source, APThe tower is the tallest in the western hemisphere, and the fourth tallest worldwide
Image source, APThe lift to the 102nd floor takes just 48 seconds
Image source, APPanoramic views of the city can be seen
Image source, APAs can some of the city's most famous landmarks
Image source, APOne feature is a platform streaming live video of the streets below
Image source, APThe entrance shows footage of some of those who built the skyscraper
Image source, APTechnology features heavily - these monitors offer a virtual tour of the city below
Image source, ReutersBetween three and four million visitors are expected each year
- 30 April 2012
- 13 September 2011