Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
The swimming pool is built on the roof of the 5-star Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore. It is located on the 57th floor, 200 meters above ground. It is considered the world's largest rooftop Infinity Pool. It is 150 meters long and 1.2 meters deep. The edge of Marina Bay Sands Infinity Pool reflects an optical illusion, which creates a stunning effect. It seems to visitors that the water, overflowing over the edges of the pool, falls directly on the city.
Embassy Gardens, London
Sky Pool is the world's first fully transparent swimming pool, spanning like a bridge 15m between two buildings of the Embassy Gardens residential area, which is located in the heart of the British capital. Since the swimming pool structure is made of transparent acrylic panels, visitors have a unique opportunity to admire the sights of London from a height of 10 m while swimming. They can also enjoy a picturesque view of the city park and the embankment of the River Thames.
Hanging Gardens of Bali, Ubud
This infinity pool is one of the main tourist attractions of Ubud, which is located in Bali. It is built on the territory of the 5-star Hanging Gardens Hotel on a hillside with stunning views of the Sungai Ayung Valley and the Ayung River. The pool has 2 levels and invisible sides, which creates the illusion of water merging with the horizon. While swimming, it seems to visitors that they are literally floating above the jungle.
Market Square Tower, Huston
This unusual pool is located on the 42nd floor of the Market Square Tower, which is built in the center of Houston. The distinctive features of this pool are a transparent bottom through which swimmers can admire panoramic views of the city landscape. It is the tallest clear, cantilevered pool in the US. The cantilevered extension is 8-inch-thick clear acrylic that hangs over the building's edge. Thanks to its original design, a few years ago this pool was featured in the movie “Mechanic: Resurrection”, starring Jason Statham.
Bondi Beach, Sydney
Residents of Sydney call this pool an Iceberg because it is located on the Pacific Ocean. One can swim under the deafening roar of real waves and feel like a conqueror of the ocean, while not even moving away from the shore. Another advantage of this pool is that visitors can swim in it absolutely at any time of the year because in bad weather the water is heated in it.
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