Tallest Buildings in World
Mankind has pushed the boundaries of construction for thousands of years. That hasn't changed. The three tallest buildings in the world have opened within the past 11 years and a new record breaking skyscraper is in development and expected to exceed 1000 meters.
1. Burj Khalifa
828 Meters
163 Floors |
2. Shanghai Tower
632 Meters
128 Floors |
3. Abraj Al-Bait
601 Meters
120 Floors |
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Other Past and Present Record Holders
Empire State Building
World's tallest building from 1931 to 1972. First in the world to have over 100 floors.
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One World Trade Center
Tallest building in the United States and in the Western Hemisphere.
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Telefónica Building
Tallest building in Europe from 1929 to 1940.
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Willis Tower
World's tallest building from 1974 to 1998.
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