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Updated On Jun 21, 2012 07:46 pm IST
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The 150 member Castellers de Vilafranca attempt a new world record by building the first eight-level human tower or castell ever assembled on a rooftop, the Empire State Building in view in New York City. AFP/Timothy A Clary expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 21, 2012 07:46 pm IST

The 150 member Castellers de Vilafranca attempt a new world record by building the first eight-level human tower or castell ever assembled on a rooftop, the Empire State Building in view in New York City. AFP/Timothy A Clary

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The 150 member Castellers de Vilafranca build another tower configuration after their attempt at a new world record by building the first eight-level human tower or castell ever assembled on a rooftop in New York City. AFP/Timothy A Clary expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 21, 2012 07:46 pm IST

The 150 member Castellers de Vilafranca build another tower configuration after their attempt at a new world record by building the first eight-level human tower or castell ever assembled on a rooftop in New York City. AFP/Timothy A Clary

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Members Castellers de Vilafranca build a tower configuration after their attempt at a new world record by building the first eight-level human tower or castell ever assembled on a rooftop in New York City. AFP/Timothy A Clary expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 21, 2012 07:46 pm IST

Members Castellers de Vilafranca build a tower configuration after their attempt at a new world record by building the first eight-level human tower or castell ever assembled on a rooftop in New York City. AFP/Timothy A Clary

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Part of 150 member Castellers de Vilafranca build another tower configuration after their attempt at a new world record by building the first eight-level human tower or castell ever assembled on a rooftop in New York City. AFP/Timothy A Clary expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 21, 2012 07:46 pm IST

Part of 150 member Castellers de Vilafranca build another tower configuration after their attempt at a new world record by building the first eight-level human tower or castell ever assembled on a rooftop in New York City. AFP/Timothy A Clary

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The 150 member Castellers de Vilafranca gather hands before attempting a new world record by building the first eight-level human tower or castell ever assembled on a rooftop in New York City. AFP/Timothy A Clary expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 21, 2012 07:46 pm IST

The 150 member Castellers de Vilafranca gather hands before attempting a new world record by building the first eight-level human tower or castell ever assembled on a rooftop in New York City. AFP/Timothy A Clary

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Members of Castellers de Vilafranca build another tower configuration after their attempt at a new world record by building the first eight-level human tower or castell ever assembled on a rooftop before the Empre State building in New York City. AFP/Timothy A Clary expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 21, 2012 07:46 pm IST

Members of Castellers de Vilafranca build another tower configuration after their attempt at a new world record by building the first eight-level human tower or castell ever assembled on a rooftop before the Empre State building in New York City. AFP/Timothy A Clary

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Part of 150 member Castellers de Vilafranca build another tower configuration after their attempt at a new world record by building the first eight-level human tower or castell ever assembled on a rooftop in New York City. AFP/Timothy A Clary expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 21, 2012 07:46 pm IST

Part of 150 member Castellers de Vilafranca build another tower configuration after their attempt at a new world record by building the first eight-level human tower or castell ever assembled on a rooftop in New York City. AFP/Timothy A Clary

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Part of 150 member Castellers de Vilafranca build another tower configuration after their attempt at a new world record by building the first eight-level human tower or castell ever assembled on a rooftop, 201 in New York City. The performance, which will also include the building of several other towers in different configurations on 230 Fifth's roof deck, will inaugurate a series of free public castell buildings throughout New York City from June 20 to 24 in honor of the rebuilding of the World Trade Center complex. AFP/Timothy A Clary expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 21, 2012 07:46 pm IST

Part of 150 member Castellers de Vilafranca build another tower configuration after their attempt at a new world record by building the first eight-level human tower or castell ever assembled on a rooftop, 201 in New York City. The performance, which will also include the building of several other towers in different configurations on 230 Fifth's roof deck, will inaugurate a series of free public castell buildings throughout New York City from June 20 to 24 in honor of the rebuilding of the World Trade Center complex. AFP/Timothy A Clary

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