Tiger and Turtle – Magic Mountain

Tiger and Turtle – Magic Mountain

Tiger and Turtle – Magic Mountain is an art installation and landmark in Angerpark, Duisburg, Germany, built in 2011.[1][2] It is 21 meters tall, made out of tin, zinc and steel and cost two million Euros to build.[3] It was designed by Ulrich Genth and Heike Mutter. It resembles a roller coaster but is completely walkable, except for the loop. In 2013, Tiger and Turtle – Magic Mountain was ranked as #6 on The Huffington Post's list of Most Extreme Staircases.[4]

References

  1. ↑ http://worldlandscapearchitect.com/tiger-turtle-magic-mountain-duisburg-germany-heike-mutter-ulrich-genth/
  2. ↑ Robinson, Mark (2011-11-17). "Walkable Roller-Coaster Sculpture Opens in Germany". WIRED. Retrieved 2016-11-07.
  3. ↑ Allen, Emily (2011-11-14). "Stroller coaster... the sculpture that gives walkers the pleasure of a fairground ride without the pace". Mail Online. Retrieved 2016-11-07.
  4. ↑ Strutner, Suzy (September 10, 2013). "The Most Extreme Staircases In The World: A Comprehensive Countdown". The Huffington Post.

Coordinates: 51°22′32″N 6°44′17″E / 51.3756°N 6.7380°E / 51.3756; 6.7380

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