The ArcelorMittal Orbit is a 115 metres high (377 ft) observation tower in Olympic Park, London. It is the tallest art structure in Britain – offering stunning views over the Olympic Stadium, Olympic Park.
Co-designed by internationally acclaimed artist Cecil Balmond(left) and Anish Kapoor (right).
Construction of the Orbit started in November 2010, and was completed by April 2012.
Orbit contains two indoor viewing platforms on two levels, with each level having the capacity for 150 people.
Visitors should take the lift to the top and descend the 455-step staircase.
The tower is expected to be able to cope with visitor numbers of 700 people per hour.
It is named after Lakshmi Mittal, the steel magnate and Britain’s richest man, who put up £19.6 million of the cost. The remaining £3.1 million was supplied by the Greater London Authority.
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