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Largest crossword-world record set by Lvov
LVOV, Ukraine -- Local artists have created a 100-foot-high
(30 meters) crossword puzzle that covers an entire external
wall of a residential tower-setting the world record for the
Largest
crossword.
Photo: The world record puzzle covers
the entire side of a residential tower block that's approximately
30 meters tall. During the day the crossword appears empty
- with the answers lighting up at night. (enlarge
photo)
Officials said clues to the giant puzzle,
which is aimed at attracting tourists to the city of Lvov,
are scattered around parks, theaters, fountains and other
landmarks in the city.
The literary challenge encouraged participants
to test their grey matter during their weekend promenades,
providing them with an opportunity to work out their brains
and their legs at the same time.
The idea was to allegedly make partakers collect
themselves outside the tower block each night to match or
correct their answers. 
Photo: The answers are revealed every
day at nightfall, when fluorescent letters placed inside the
giant puzzle's squares are illuminated. (enlarge
photo)
The giant crossword, that fills the entire
external wall of the residential building, was formed in a
bid to lure more tourists to the city.
The city of Lvov is in the far west of Ukraine,
close to the border with Poland. It has a tradition of high
culture, boasting its own philharmonic orchestra, opera and
ballet. The historic city centre was designated a Unesco World
Heritage Site in 1998.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
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