ArcelorMittal Orbit

The ArcelorMittal Orbit, often known as the Orbit Tower or by its original name, Orbit, is a sculpture and observation tower that stands 114.5 meters (376 feet) tall in London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford. It is the largest work of public art in the United Kingdom and was created to help the Stratford neighborhood recover after the Olympics by serving as a permanent reminder of London's staging of the 2012 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. Its location between the Aquatics Center and the Olympic Stadium (formerly known as London Stadium) enables guests to observe the entire Olympic Park from two observation platforms.

From its location immediately next to the Olympic Stadium, the wrinkly red scaffolding tower rules the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. It was created by the structural engineer Cecil Balmond and the artist Anish Kapoor. There are lifts (as well as a 455-step stairway) that take you to two platforms where you can observe the fascinating, if not particularly remarkable, panorama. The skyline prominently features The Shard, St. Paul's, and the Wembley arches. Additionally, two of Kapoor's amusing distorting mirrors are inside, along with some recently installed digital telescopes that allow you to have a better perspective.

Google Rating: 4.3/5.0
Address: 5 Thornton Street, Queen Elizabeth Olympic ParkStratfordLondonE20 2AD
Phone: 0333-8008099

Price:Free-16

Opening hours:Mon-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm
Website:www.arcelormittalorbit.com