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You might have noticed that when viewing a city from a distance, the tallest buildings in them are the most visible ones. After all, they are tall, and it seems like they can pierce the horizon. The tallest buildings in the world seem to have their own gravitational attraction power. They attract both scientific and entertaining minds towards them. So what is so special about the tallest building in your city or nation?
The tall buildings we see in big cities are the peaks of architectural minds of the time. The world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, attracts large numbers of tourists every year. It's possible to visit it up close and look at it from afar. The same goes for the tallest building in America, the One World Trade Center, as it stands out in the large landscape of Manhattan and is quite the tourist attraction.
Since you already know about the tallest building in the world, why not check out other tall buildings that aren’t too far behind? In the list below, we have compiled a list of the buildings whose heights surprised the world. If you found the building somewhat interesting — be sure to upvote it. On the other hand, if you have anything to share — you can do so in the comments below.
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#2
Burj Khalifa
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 828 m.
Roan The Demon Kitty 1 year ago
all that "glamour" and yet it doesn't have a functioning sewer system...
#8
Citic Tower
Beijing, China, 527.7 m.
Weasel Wise 1 year ago
When I was in Beijing I asked a local, "Is that smog or is there a fire nearby?" It was smog. And it made one step off the plane...it was smog and it burns the lungs for us Chinese-smog rookies.
#14
Vincom Landmark 81
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 461.2 m.
Weasel Wise 1 year ago
It's beautiful in person and then you move just right and the sun blasts you in your eyeballs.
#18
Suzhou IFS
Suzhou, China, 450 m.
#20
The Exchange 106
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 453.6 m
#23
China Resources Tower
Shenzhen, China, 392.5 m.
#24
Empire State Building
New York City, United States, 381 m.
#25
The St. Regis Chicago
Chicago, United States, 362.9 m.
#26
Al Hamra Tower
Kuwait City, Kuwait, 412.6 m.
#36
The Torch
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 352 m.
#37
85 Sky Tower
Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 347.5 m.
#38
875 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, United States, 343.7 m.
#46
30 Hudson Yards
New York City, United States, 387.1 m.
#54
Emirates Tower One
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 354.6 m.
#63
Merdeka 118
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 679 m
#64
Marina 101
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 425 m.
#68
432 Park Avenue
New York City, United States, 425.7 m.
#70
Trump International Hotel & Tower
Chicago, United States, 423.2 m.
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gerard julien 1 year ago
"Buildings That Act Like Jewels Of The Cities They Are In" JEWELS ?? THEY ARE WARTS !
gerard julien 1 year ago
"Buildings That Act Like Jewels Of The Cities They Are In" JEWELS ?? THEY ARE WARTS !
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