(DailyExpertNews) — You may need a hearty drink before you even get to this watering hole.
A 240-meter-long (787 feet) glass bridge with a “diamond-shaped” rod suspended in the middle was unveiled earlier this week in Dashbashi Canyon, about two hours from the capital Tbilisi, in South Georgia.
Made of steel and glass, it took about three years to build, with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili attending the official opening on June 14.
Dizzying Heights
This 240-meter-long glass bridge, with a “diamond-shaped” bar, has opened over the Dashbashi gorge in Georgia, about a two-hour drive from the capital Tbilisi.
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The bridge’s outstanding feature is undoubtedly its multi-level beam, located at its highest point, which is said to be the largest and tallest suspended structure in the world. The location has reportedly been filed with the Guinness World Records.
The project, estimated to cost about $40 million, will also include a zipline, where visitors can cycle across the canyon, and a cliff “swing”, while a series of guest suites near the site will open their doors in the near future. open months.
Tomer Mor Yosef of Kass Group previously revealed that the bar’s shape is actually inspired by the canyon itself.
“The aim was to create an extremely exciting and unforgettable moment that would stimulate all five of the guests’ senses and remain etched in their memories,” he told the Georgian Journal weekly.
Spectacular bridge
The transparent bridge stretches across the gorge and offers a beautiful view of the natural monument.
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Officials hope the spectacular bridge will draw more tourists to the site, which is considered one of Georgia’s most impressive natural monuments.
The glass bridge launch in Georgia the same week the country dropped all remaining Covid-19 entry requirements for international visitors and returned to its pre-pandemic border policies.
The news was announced on June 15 by the State Department for Georgia.
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