In pictures: World's tallest skyscrapers
Authored By Wion Web Desk
Published: May 30, 2018, 24:19 IST | Updated: May 30, 2018, 24:19 IST
Burj Khalifa, Shangai Tower and Makkah Royal Clock Tower are the three tallest buildings in the world.
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Burj Khalifa - Dubai, UAE
Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest building with 828 metres (2,716.5 feet).
It also holds the record for Tallest free-standing structure in the world.
It also holds the record for Tallest free-standing structure in the world.
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Shanghai Tower
The world's second tallest building and Asia's tallest building is situated in Shangai, China.
The hight of the building is 2073 ft.
The hight of the building is 2073 ft.
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Makkah Royal Clock Tower - Mecca, Saudi Arabia
The world's third tallest building is situated at the heart of the holiest Islamic city.
The clock tower stands in the centre of a high-rise complex called Abraj Al-bait.
The clock tower stands in the centre of a high-rise complex called Abraj Al-bait.
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TAIPEI 101
Taipei 101 was the tallest building in the world from 2004-2010.
The building stands in the Xinyi District of Taipei, an area known for its financial services and vibrant shopping malls.
The building stands in the Xinyi District of Taipei, an area known for its financial services and vibrant shopping malls.
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The Petronas Twin Towers - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Soaring to a height of 451.9 metres, Twin Towers was the world's tallest building before Taipei 101 and Burj Khalifa.
Twin Towers is inspired by Tun Mahathir Mohamad's vision for Malaysia to be a global player.
Twin Towers is inspired by Tun Mahathir Mohamad's vision for Malaysia to be a global player.
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Empire State Building - New York
The world-famous Empire state building is located in the centre of Midtown Manhattan.
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Lotte World Tower - Seoul, South Korea
Lotte world Tower holds the fifth position among the tallest buildings in the world with a height of 1823 ft.
The design of the tower is a mixture of modern aesthetic with forms inspired by Korean ceramics, porcelain, and calligraphy.
The design of the tower is a mixture of modern aesthetic with forms inspired by Korean ceramics, porcelain, and calligraphy.
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Shanghai World Financial Centre
The Shanghai World Financial Center is a symbol of commerce and culture that speaks to the city’s emergence as a global capital.
It is the ninth tallest building in the world with a height of 1622 ft.
It is the ninth tallest building in the world with a height of 1622 ft.
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