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The Giant at entrance to Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens.
- Swarovski Crystal Worlds opened in 1995 in honor of the 100th anniversary of the brand of the same name.
- The dreamlike tourist attraction features crystal art installations, including an ice passage, a crystal tree codesigned by Alexander McQueen, and a "Crystal Cloud" made with 800,000 hand-mounted crystals.
- Earlier this year, the attraction added a carousel designed by Spanish designer Jaime Hayon, which is made of 15 million Swarovski crystals.
- Located in Watten, Austria, Swarovski Crystal Worlds is also home to music festival Music in the Giant and other cultural events throughout the year.
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Opened in 1995 to honor the 100th anniversary of its iconic namesake brand, Swarovski Crystal Worlds has quickly become one of Austria's most visited attractions. The attraction is very much a "world" of crystals; spanning nearly 18 acres, it comprises a crystal garden, an ice passage, mirrored-art installations, and now, its newest addition: a carousel made with 15 million Swarovski crystals.
Throughout the year, Swarovski Crystal Worlds hosts various cultural events, including a music festival and a yoga retreat. In the center of it all stands a tree made with 150,000 Swarovski crystals, codesigned by late designer Alexander McQueen.
According to the website, adult tickets cost €19 (about $20), while tickets for children between 6 and 14 years of age are €7.50 (or roughly $8).
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