The world’s tallest moving observation tower is currently being built on Brighton’s seafront.

Brighton seafront.
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It will be 162m high and has now been officially named the British Airways i360. Guests will board the 18m-wide glass viewing pod at ground level before rising to 138m, where the pod will offer views of Brighton and the south coast of England.

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