This project, which was started with the aim of rediscovering the charm of Chuo-ku through comparison between the Sumida River and the friendship river Seine in Paris, has also reached "Part 5".
This time, the theme is "Tower".
Speaking of the Tower in Paris, it's a well-known [Eiffel Tower].
Built in conjunction with the World Exposition held in 1889, the tower was named Eiffel Tower under the name of one of the proposers, Gustave Eiffel. At present, the height of the tower is 324 meters. Even after more than 100 years, its innovative design and personality accentuates the landscape of Paris.
It was originally planned to be dismantled in 20 years, but has escaped from military necessity and has continued to this day.
The tower, which was initially strongly opposed to building as "distributing the dignity of Paris," is now completely familiar with the landscape, and the Seine area in this neighborhood was registered in World Heritage in 1991.
Of course, Tokyo Tower has long towered as a symbol of Tokyo. It was completed in 1958 (Showa 33), when post-war reconstruction began in earnest. 332.6 meters high.
The background of many movies and novels has remained in the memory of Japanese people. The tower is built in Minato-ku, but from the viewpoint of the theme of this time, "view from the river", it can be said that it is one of the scenery of Chuo-ku. The appearance of [Tokyo Tower] seen from the bridge and on the boat seems adorable.
The Tokyo Sky Tree, which is scheduled to open in May next year, has a total height of 634 meters. As an independent tower, of course, it boasts the highest height in the world.
This location is Sumida-ku. However, the view from the Sumida River in this tower is very picturesque. It is good to look up close in the area of Asakusa, but when you go down the Sumida River and enter Chuo-ku, it looks just right height and blends into the surrounding town scenery. It will produce many stories from now on.
It is a mysterious common point that each of the two cities has a tower that becomes a "face", and the view from the river invites people to relax. It is a season when you can see the tower rising in the clear sky dignifiedly.
