15 interesting facts about the CN Tower
- The altitude of CN Tower is 553.33 m.
- The CN Tower is a communications and tourist tower.
- The building held the record for 31 years till in 2007 it was surpassed by Burj Dubai, which is still under construction.
- A metal staircase reaches the main deck level after 1,776 steps and the Sky Pod 100 meters above after 2,579 steps. It is the tallest metal staircase on Earth.
- In 1995, the CN Tower was declared as one of the modern Seven Wonders of the World by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
- The construction of CN Tower began on February 6, 1973.
- CN Tower also belongs to the World Federation of Great Towers.
- For the foundation, 56,000 tons of dirt and shale were removed to a depth of 15 meters (49.2 ft) in the centre.
- The construction cost of the Tower was approximately CDN$63 million, which was repaid in fifteen years.
- The Tower was opened for public on June 26, 1976.
- Above the pillar there is a 102 m metal broadcast antenna, which is used for carrying TV and radio signals.
- The main deck level consists of seven stories, some of which are open to public.
- The tourist areas comprise of the main deck level and the higher Sky Pod.
- The Sky Pod is the second highest public observation deck in the world.
- A revolving restaurant, the 360 Restaurant is located at 351 meters (1,151.6 ft). It completes a full rotation once in every 72 minutes.
