The 1976 Olympics Legacy: Montreal's Architectural Marvels 🏟️🌸
La Tour de Montréal (Montreal Tower) 🗼🌆 Lean Machine: This tower leans at a jaw-dropping 45 degrees 😲—10x steeper than Italy’s Leaning Tower of Pisa (just 4 degrees)! Olympic Connection: Linked to the Stade Olympique, it helps hold up the stadium’s iconic roof. Sky-High Views: Hop into a gondola 🚠 for a ride to the observation deck—165 meters above the city! Perfect for panoramic vistas of Montreal’s skyline. Stade Olympique (Olympic Stadium) ⚾🏟️ Designer: Brainchild of French architect Roger Taillibert 🧑🎨, known for his futuristic visions. Specs: Egg-Shaped Wonder: A massive elliptical structure holding up to 56,000 fans 🥚👥. World’s Craziest Tower: The 165m-tall Montreal Tower isn’t just leaning—it’s the tallest inclined tower on Earth! 🌍🏆 Roof Drama: Originally planned with a retractable roof, technical hiccups delayed it for years. Even now, it’s… functional but finicky 😅. #Montreal #OlympicLegacy #SpringInTheCity 🌸🌆