On top of the world: Observatory "Sphinx" in the Alps

If the map needed to find fairyland, a with confidence would look in the direction of Switzerland. Alpine fairy tale – is a real brand, firmly rooted in our minds, because in these mountains not only live purple milky and magical animals, there is still an amazing place, once in which you can feel on top of the world. It is an Observatory of the Sphinx, built in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 3,571 meters, higher structures in Europe just yet.





For a long time, the Observatory has attracted the attention of scientists here have successfully conducted studies in different fields of science such as meteorology, astronomy, glaciology, physiology, and studied the radiation and cosmic radiation. Year-round access to the Observatory is provided by the functioning of the railway, which takes you to the foot of the peaks, as well as a special lift was constructed over 100 years ago. Mine is an unusual Elevator was caved in the rock. Later, in 1937, was built the Observatory "Sphinx", which housed the scientists. Before that, they had to live in very harsh conditions and spend the night in temporary shelters.





Today the Observatory "the Sphinx" — one of the favorite tourist destinations. Despite the fact that the road to the top of the nearest of the city of Bern takes about four hours, wanting to go on top of the world lot any time of the year. Standing on life, visitors enter the small observation deck, which offers a broad overview of the glacier Aletsah Great, snow-capped mountains and green valleys in the foothills. You can also look through the telescope mounted under the dome of the Observatory.







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