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The 13 tallest skyscrapers in the world!
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Mankind has always sought to push limits and architecture is no exception. Discover the ranking of the tallest skyscrapers present across all continents of the globe.
1.Burj Khalifa
Standing 828 meters tall, the Burj Khalifa is the tallest and most famous skyscraper in the world and it is located in the city of excess, Dubai!
Officially inaugurated on January 4, 2010, the tower was called Burj Dubai, meaning the Tower of Dubai. Its current name is a tribute to Sheikh Khalifa, the Emir of Abu Dhabi and President of the United Arab Emirates.
During your visit to Dubai, this tower is an unmissable stop!
Some figures:
- 828 meters tall
- 2 million visitors per year
- 163 floors
2.Tokyo Skytree
This tower's main function is to carry out digital transmissions, particularly for television and radio broadcasting. Initially planned to measure 610 meters, it ultimately ended up being 23 more... This is not pure chance.
"634" can be read "Mu-Sa-Shi" in Japanese, which means the name of the ancient province where Tokyo Skytree is located.
Tokyo Skytree has become a true emblem of the Japanese capital since its inauguration on May 22, 2012 and it is expected to play an important role in natural disaster prevention!
Some figures:
- 634 meters tall
3.Shanghai Tower
Based on concrete pillars, this tower is located in the financial district of Shanghai, China's second city.
The shape of the structure is not random... It allows it to resist the strong winds that are regularly present in this region.
At the top of its 634 meters, you can enjoy the unforgettable panorama of the city that Shanghai Tower will offer you.
Some figures:
- 634 meters tall
- 128 floors
- Elevators go up and down the tower at 65 km/h
4.Canton Tower
Also located in China, Canton Tower is the fourth tallest tower in the world. At the heart of this tower is a shopping center, a museum, restaurants offering you a panoramic view but not only!
Besides being a tourist tower, Canton Tower houses numerous television facilities.
It would be a shame not to take advantage of its size to gain height in the city and discover the observation spaces located on the 107th and 108th floors.
Moreover, if you find yourself in Guangzhou once night falls, you can enjoy the beauty of the tower when it is illuminated.
Some figures:
- 604 meters tall
- 9000 windows
- the tower extends 10 meters into the ground
5.Abraj Al Bait Towers
Composed of seven towers, the tallest of these skyscrapers reaches 601 meters high and is the Makkah Clock Royal Tower. This tower is located in Saudi Arabia, precisely in Mecca.
Its name is simple, Abraj means "towers" and Al Bait "the house"!
Some figures:
- 601 meters tall
- 120 floors
- 96 elevators
6.Ping An Finance Centre
Ping An Finance Centre is a 599-meter skyscraper completed in 2017 in Shenzhen, China.
It took seven years to build this tower which now houses restaurants as well as offices.
Some figures:
- 599 meters tall
- 115 floors
7.Lotte World Tower
Lotte World Tower is the tallest tower in South Korea, just that!
Built in the middle of Seoul in 2017, this skyscraper is entirely made of glass.
Its construction had one single objective, to attract visitors from around the world to South Korea. Today, Lotte World Tower houses offices, luxury apartments and the Signiel Seoul hotel not to mention the observation platform.
Some figures:
- 555 meters tall
- 123 floors
- 400,000 people attended the building's opening on April 3, 2017
8.One World Trade Center
A skyscraper in memory of the twin towers...
Located in the heart of Manhattan in New York, One World Trade Center tower was built as a tribute to the twin towers, targets of the September 11, 2001 attack.
Some figures:
- 546.2 meters tall
- 3 to 4 million visitors per year
9.CN Tower
This large telecommunications center has become an emblem of Toronto and is the second tallest free-standing structure on the ground built by Man.
Within CN Tower you will find a panoramic restaurant, a transparent glass floor as well as an observation platform.
Some figures:
- 553 meters tall
- Lightning strikes the tower up to 80 times per year
- CN Tower weighs 117,640 tons, 35 times more than the Eiffel Tower
10.CTF Finance Centre
The tenth tallest skyscraper in the world is located in Canton, China. CTF Finance Centre houses a hotel, offices as well as residences. The tower reached its current height on July 10, 2014 and was finally completed in 2016.
Some figures:
- 530 meters tall
- The elevator travels 20 meters per second, or 72.4 km/h
11.Taipei 101
Its name is due to its number of floors! This 101-floor skyscraper overlooks the capital of Taiwan since 2004, the year of its inauguration.
For fashion enthusiasts, you will be delighted by the many chic brands present in the tower's shopping gallery.
For the greediest among you, there are panoramic restaurants, enough to make you want to enjoy a good meal, isn't it?
If you simply belong to those who want to feast their eyes, then the observatory is made for you!
Some figures:
- 508 meters tall
- 101 floors
- 5 basement levels
12.Lakhta Center
The roof of Europe!
Lakha Center is the tallest skyscraper with its 462 meters high. This tower located in the Primorsky district in Saint-Petersburg, Russia, has the function of being Gazprom's headquarters on a third of the tower's surface (the highest part).
Its futuristic design will make you dizzy.
Some figures:
- 462 meters tall
- 16,500 windows make up the facade
13.Petronas Twin Towers
Designed in 1998 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Petronas Tower stands at 451 meters, making it the tallest twin towers in the world. Today, you can find an aquarium, a cinema, a shopping center, a concert hall or even a mosque.
Some figures:
- 451 meters tall
- 78 elevators
14.The project of the future
1 kilometer!?
Yes it's real (well soon), the Kingdom Tower project is to dethrone Burj Khalifa, the current tallest tower in the world located in Dubai.
This project should see the light of day in Saudi Arabia during the year 2025.