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Observation deck
Elevated sightseeing platform / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other uses, see Deck.
Main article: Deck (building)
An observation deck, observation platform, or viewing platform is an elevated sightseeing platform usually situated upon a tall architectural structure, such as a skyscraper or observation tower. Observation decks are sometimes enclosed from weather, and a few may include coin-operated telescopes for viewing distant features.
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