The highest multi-storey. The largest skyscraper in the world. Photo, how many floors, height where is located. Towers Petronas. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Modern construction technologies today allow large companies to build real works of art - we will talk about those that rushed as much as possible to the sky. Their afflicting height fascinates, and someone scares: a dozen of the highest architectural achievements of the world in front of you!

10. International Commercial Center

Its general height is 484 meters. In the initial project, it was assumed almost a hundred meters more, but in China, it was officially forbidden to build skyscrapers above the mountains located near the mountains, so architects were limited to such a digit. The last 17 floors in the building occupies a luxurious five-star hotel, which is the highest hotel in the world - another record.

9. World Financial Center

The next list of the highest buildings replenishes the skyscraper again from China, located in Shanghai. It rises at 492 m. For an unusual, characteristic form of local residents called the building "Opener". It is noteworthy that in the initial project, the window at the top of the construction had a round form, but such an idea did not support residents of the city, including the mayor, because of the similarity of the symbol with the circle of sun on the flag of Japan. So the International Financial Center received a window in the form of a trapezoid.

8. Taipei 101.

The famous tower in Taiwan has a height of 509 m from the base to the tip of the spire. Taipei operates since the end of 2003; Today there are numerous offices and shops. The skyscraper is famous for its fast elevators: climb the sightseeing platform located on the 89th floor, here you can just 40 seconds! To resist the seismological danger (which is very characteristic of Taiwan) the building will help a gigantic pendulum in the form of a ball with a weighing of 660 tons, located in the upper half of the tower.

7. CTF Financial Center (Chow Tai Fook Enterprises)

The global achievement, newly located in China, in the city of Guangzhou. 530 meters of height - the spirit captures at one glance alone, and after all, in addition to offices, shops and hotel rooms, residential apartments are also located! In China, this giant ranks third in height among a huge set of skyscrapers, in the world he is the seventh. By the way, in our rating CTF - the youngest ", building a financial center was completed only a year ago.

6. "Freedom Tower" - World Trade Center 1

Even above - in every sense - the New York "Tower of Freedom" is located. The highest skyscraper in the West has 104 floors and a total height of 541 m. It is worth noting the location - it was here that the twin skyscrapers were destroyed by terrorists in 2001. "Freedom Tower" - a peculiar symbol of courage and confrontation between the American people of the world trouble. The building height is also designed not by chance: 541 meters are 1776 feet, it was this year that the Declaration of Independence of the United States was adopted.

5. Lotte World Tower

In the middle of our aspiring upward rating is Lotte World Tower. This tower is located on the territory of the huge Lotte World multiple complex in Seoul. 555 m, 123 floors - On the Korean Peninsula, this skyscraper is the highest. Inside there are shops, offices, residential apartments and hotel rooms, and the last four floors are open to everyone - from the viewing sites here you can enjoy a luxurious view of Seoul and the Khangan River. A slightly convex cone-shaped shape and exterior decoration with glass panels is a traditional reference to the famous Korean ceramics as a part of the culture of this state.

4. Pinan International Financial Center

On the fourth line of the rating - again China, this time - the city of Shenzhen. Here is a large financial complex Pinan, which includes a chic skiing skyscraper 600 m. Among the dozens of the highest buildings in the world Pinan - newcomer, its discovery took place only in 2017. In total in giant, 115 floors.

3. Abraj Al-Bate

The top three among the giants of world architecture opens the luxurious complex Abraj Al-Bate, or the private royal tower. It is located in Saudi Arabia, the city of Mecca. Right opposite is the mosque with the main shrine for Muslims - the construction of Kaaba. This is constantly moving on pilgrims from around the world; Hotel Abraj Al-Bate gives housing hundreds of thousands of them. In addition to hotel rooms, there is also a shopping center and residential apartments. Huge clock with a diameter of 43 meters - the climax of a chic structure.

2. Shanghai Tower

The Shanghai Tower is recognized as the highest skyscraper of China and the second in height of the construction on the planet. The overall height of this architectural property is 632 m. In total, the building has 128 floors with an area of \u200b\u200b380 thousand square meters.

1. Burj Khalifa

The indisputable leader of the rating, the highest building in the world is the Dubai Skyscraper of Burj Khalifa. The construction in the form of a giant stalagmitis was opened in 2010 in the UAE. Its height is 828 m, including a sharp spire of 180 meters long. For the past ten years, this building wears the laurels of the highest man built by a man on the planet. The construction belongs to the largest Dubai complex, including a hotel, shopping centers, offices and residential apartments, as well as gyms, swimming pools, jacuzzi, viewing sites.

People are strange creatures. We always want to surpass each other, do something better than others, improve. We are constantly experiencing the limits of our capabilities, the limits of the laws of physics, the limits of the nature of the person. When it comes to architecture, a person is always trying to surpass the heights achieved. New building substances, new designs allow us to achieve all new and new heights, and literally. It is not by chance that the buildings are becoming higher and higher, and the most indescribable high skyscrapers of the planet were built over the past twenty-five years. We bring to your attention a list of the fourteen highest skyscrapers of the planet.

14. Jin Mao Tower - Shanghai, China: 420.62 m

Reaching a height of 421 meters, Jin Mao Tower's skyscraper was built in 1999. The building includes office space, a hotel, a shopping center, restaurants, a nightclub and an observation platform. His largest tenant is the Hyatt Hotel, its territory occupies space of 30 floors and offers visitors to rest in a piano bar, cafes, high-class restaurants and bars, fitness center services, access to the pool and a separate express elevator.

13. Skyscraper Trump International - Chicago, USA: 423.3 m

Built in 2009, this building includes a residential building and a luxury hotel. The skyscraper reaches 423 meters in height and cost its owners of 847 million dollars. The building was built on the site of the old Chicago Sun Times, not far from the local river, in the center of Chicago. In addition to the hotel, there is a restaurant and a spa on the sixteenth floor, as well as an external area that will give you unforgettable views of the city.

12. International Financial Center Guangzhou - Guangzhou, China: 438.9 m

A skyscraper height in 103 floors was designed in 2010, which it took 280 million dollars. This is primarily an office building, the top floors of which serve the location of the Four Seasons hotel and the observation deck. Initially, this building was known as the Western Tower of Guangzhou. In addition, its owners had plans to rebuild an even higher building, but they were not crowned with success.

11. KK100 - Shenzhen, China: 441.6 m

Previously known as Kingkey 100, this skyscraper reaches a height in almost 442 meters. This multifunctional building serves as the location of office space and a six-star business hotel. There is also a garden, a variety of restaurants, luxurious shops, supermarkets and Cinema IMAX. The construction of this building was completed in 2011.

10. Willis Tower - Chicago, USA: 441.96 m

Previously known as Sirs-Tower, Willis Tower reaches a height of 442 meters. This is the only building from our list, rebuilt until 1998. The skyscraper was built in 1973, its cost was 150 million dollars. It was the first building in the world, with the construction of which the tubular method of construction was applied. This is exactly how to build a skyscraper to such a height. And although on our list now he is just a tenth place, there was a time when he was considered the highest skyscraper in the world.

9. Zifeng Tower - Nanjing, China: 451.1 m

This 450-meter 89-storey skyscraper was opened in 2010. Here is a huge number of commercial and office space, hotel, restaurants and an open observation deck. It took five years to rebuild it. It is used for its service 54 lifts and elevators.

8. Petronas Tower 1 & 2 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 452 m


From 1998 to 2004, twin skyscrapers Twin Petronas Towers were considered the highest buildings in the world. The premises in them were filmed such large companies as Reuters, Microsoft, Aveva. The construction of the two these giants required about 1.6 billion dollars. Their altitude was 452 meters. The Petronas Tower 1 skyscraper is fully owned by Petronas and its subsidiaries. It connects with the second skyscraper using an overhead transition located on 41 and 42 floors. The first few floors of the skyscrapers occupy retailers. In addition, here you can find an art gallery, aquarium and research center.

7. International Commercial Center - Hong Kong: 484 m


This 118-storey skyscraper reaches 484 meters in height. It was built in 2010, a month later, eight years after the start of construction. At the moment, this is the highest building in Hong Kong and the fourth highest in China. The building has a five-star Ritz Carlton Hotel, there is an open observation deck and a pool located on the 118th floor.

6. World Financial Center in Shanghai - Shanghai, China: 491.95 m

This skyscraper cost its owners of 1.2 billion dollars. This is a multifunctional building that includes office space, a hotel, a museum, parking, shops and several viewing sites. It opened in 2008 and at that time was considered the highest building in the world.

5. Taipei 101 - Taipei, Taiwan: 508.7 m


Built in 2004, this skyscraper consists of 101 floors, on which office space are located, shopping centers, snack bars and viewing platforms. The building was designed by Leeds Platinum Certified and has a number of interesting features, among which the world's fastest elevator, the world's largest countdown watch, the world's highest sun hours and the world's largest pendulum damper. The skyscraper reaches 509 meters in height and costs about 1.8 billion dollars.

4. One World Trade Center - New York, USA: 541.3 m


This skyscraper is planned to complete until the end of this year at the site of the former buildings of the World Trade Center. The building will reach a height of 540 meters and will be intended primarily under office space. The total cost of its construction was 3.9 billion dollars. Upon completion, it will be one of the highest buildings in the United States.

3. Hotel Makkah Royal Clock Tower - Mecca, Saudi Arabia: 601 m


Officially known as Abraj Al-Bait, Makkah Royal Clock Tower is towering at 601 meters above the ground surface. It was built in 2012, eight years later in prolonged construction. At the top of the building are four-sided clocks, which are considered the highest clocks in the world. They can be seen from a distance of 26 kilometers. During the construction of the skyscraper there were two fires, but fortunately, no one was injured.

2. Shanghai Tower - Shanghai, China: 631.8 m


Shanghai Tower is the highest construction in Asia, it took 4.2 billion dollars on his construction. Upon completion of construction work, the skyscraper will reach a height of 632 meters and have 121 floors. The project of the building was developed back in 1993, but later it was planned to make a number of environmental features that slowed down its construction. The building will be commissioned in 2015.

1. Burj Khalifa - Dubai, United Arab Emirates: 828.1 m


Since 2010, this building is considered to be the highest construction in the world. The 163-storey skyscraper reaches 828 meters high. Building the building cost 1.5 billion dollars. Here you can find apartments, office space, hotels, corporate suites and restaurants. The building received an endless set of awards thanks to a special design.

Another ancient Egyptians on the example of the pyramids showed the world that the impressive height of the building demonstrate the strength and power of the country, the level of its development. Since then, a lot of time has passed, but still countries in which the highest skyscrapers on the planet are built, attach attention to themselves. So the United States is famous for the largest number of skyscrapers built in the country, and the United Arab Emirates are known as the state in which the largest skyscraper in the world.

Burj Khalif - the highest skyscraper on the planet

A bold project of the highest building in the world belongs to the American architect Adrian Smith. In his plans, the skyscraper was a real city, located inside the city, in which there will be not only premises, but also beautiful gardens, parks with magnificent flower beds.

The project developed by Adrian Smith was approved, and in 2004 the construction of a skyscraper started. Throughout the construction of the tower, its alleged height kept in strict secretion. Investors wanted the building to become the highest on the planet. At their request, the project needed to make edits if somewhere they built a skyscraper competing in height.

The construction of the Burj Khalifa tower lasted more than 5 years. In order for the design to be safe, engineers had to solve extraordinarily complex tasks. The skyscraper was to easily endure the strong gusts of the wind and the high temperatures of this region. But thanks to the talent of engineers and architects, the problems were solved, and in 2010, after completion of construction, the solemn opening of the tower took place.

Skyscraper Burj Khalifa striking his features:

• its height equals 828 m;
• there are 163 floors in the tower, not counting basement and technical zones located in the spire;
• the skyscraper hold 200 piles, the diameter of which is 1.5 m, and the length is 45 m;
• the weight of the construction is about 500,000 tons.

In the skyscraper, the message between the floors is provided by 57 speed elevators. To get from the first floor to the last, you will have to make transplants, or you can use the service elevator, whose movement speed is much lower.

Over the Chinese city of Shanghai, the tower is towering, the height of which is 632 m. This is the second in height of the skyscraper on the planet. We started the burning of the giant in 2008, and in 2013 the last work was completed. There are 130 floors in the skyscraper, on which offices are placed.

Among the leaders in the height of the skyscrapers are the towers Abraj Al-Bate. The main of them is the royal tower - towers above the surface of 601 m. This skyscraper has established several records: the design has the biggest weight and it has the greatest clock in the world. Watch dials located on each side of the rectangular tower are visible from any corner of the city of Mecca (Saudi Arabia). On 120 floors of the skyscraper there are residential premises, hotel, shopping and catering.

The World Trade Center built in New York is also among the highest skyscrapers of the planet. It rises above the Lower Manhattan at 543.1 m. He was built on the site of the twins destroyed in 2001. The beginning of the construction of a skyscraper dates back to 2004, and its official discovery took place in 2012. All 120 floors of the complex are offered offices.

In the capital of Taiwan in 2003, a skyscraper Taipei 101 was opened, which is the fifth in height of such a construction. This 101-storey building rises above the surface at 509 m. The construction of a skyscraper began in 1999 and lasted for more than 4 years. Immediately after the construction, the building was tested for the strength of the earthquake happened here. But after the inspection of Taipei by experts, no deformations in the construction of the building or destruction were detected. The skyscraper is engaged in trade centers and offices.

In 2008, the erection of a skyscraper ended in Shanghai, which due to its unusual form acquired the name "Opener". The project of such a unique structure was compiled by the American architect David Malotom. The construction began in 1997, but due to financial problems, the construction was delayed for more than 10 years. In addition, during the time of work, changes were made to the project, which complicated the construction process. Today is the 101-storey skyscraper, a height of 492 m, is busy shopping centers, a hotel, offices, a museum.

The eighth place among the highest skyscrapers of the planet is occupied by the towers Petronas. These are 2 high-rise buildings connected by the world's largest air bridge. Skyscrapers have become the property of Malaysia. They are built in the capital of Kuala Lumba. The height of these giant twins is 451.9 m. The area of \u200b\u200bthe towers is used with maximum benefit. In order not to take too much space to arrange a connection between 88 floors, two-storey elevators were installed in the skyscraper. The building is occupied by offices and halls for exhibitions and conferences.

In one of the largest megacities of China Nanjing in 2009, the opening of the ninth in the height of the planet's skyscraper was the financial center of Nanjing Greenland. Nanjing's business center focused in Tower Zithine. Its 89 floors are busy with offices, trading rooms, entertainment facilities. In the tower, the height of which is 450 m, the observatory is also equipped accessible to everyone.

The tenth in height of the skyscraper of the planet is Willis-Tower. The building is located in the American metropolis of Chicago. Its height equals 443.1 m. The construction started in 1970 was carried out by a record pace, and in less than three years later the skyscraper was officially opened. Willis-Tower was considered the highest skyscraper for about 25 years and lost the championship in 1998 by the towers of Petronas.

The list was already compiled more than once the various editions of the old light. Today, we decided to follow their example, by presenting to your attention a small selection of the most impressive and unusual buildings with a height of more than 100 meters.

DC Tower (Vienna, Austria)

Opens our list is the highest building of Austria, an environmentally friendly skyscraper DC Tower 1, also known as Donau City Tower. This structure was built on the shores of the Danube in 2013 and the gathering attached to all sorts of lists of the most impressive constructions of modernity. The thing is that it is a 250-meter building with a wave-like facade is one of the few skyscrapers of the planet, built in accordance with all the "green" architecture standards. In the building, in particular, water-saving shower, energy-efficient elevators, as well as many other interesting chips, are inextricably related to ecology issues. "Life support" of the tower is due to environmentally friendly energy. The author of such an impressive project is the French architect Dominic Perro.

Currently, in front of DC Tower 1, the construction of a second similar tower is underway - DC Tower 2. The construction of a general complex is scheduled to be completed in 2015, but now the Vienna Business Center Donau City can be bolded by one of the most beautiful skyscrapersplanets.

Petronas Towers (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Petronas towers - one of the oldest complexes presented in our list. The construction of these two amazing towers was from 1992 to 1998. At the same time, two different construction companies were built in parallel, and the then leader of the country was actively involved in the design of the facility - Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. It was according to his venue, in the silhouette of the buildings, eight-pointed stars were laid, which was to make the Petronas towers the most "Islamic" skyscrapers of the world.

However, worldwide fame of the complex brought by no means that. After its construction, Petronas Towers were recognized as one of the most structural complex structures of the planet, as well as one of the largest structures of Southeast Asia. The useful area of \u200b\u200bthe buildings is equal to 48 football fields, and the total area of \u200b\u200bthe complex exceeds 40 hectares. In addition, the foundation on which 450-meter buildings hold, reaches 100 meters deep, which is the absolute record of the planet.

Currently, Petronas towers are one of the most recognizable symbols of Malaysia, as well as one the most beautiful skyscrapers Asia.

• Tower Federation (Moscow, Russia)

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A complex of two buildings in the center of Moscow towers above the Earth at 242-A (West) and 374-re (East) meters, respectively. For this indicator, the construction ranks first in Europe, while remaining not only one of the most beautiful skyscrapers of Russia, But also one of the highest buildings of the old world.

In total, 67 elevators were involved in the livelihood of the tower (10 more than in Burj Califa), each of which moves with a speed of 8 meters per second. A special concrete frame made of a unique high-strength concrete brand B90 gives the complex an increased stability, which, according to the authors of the project, should be enough to ensure that the building can withstand the direct hit of the aircraft.

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Initially, a 506-meter spire was also provided in the project, in which it was planned to place a sightseeing platform. However, subsequently discussed from this idea. Currently, the tower of the federation is in the final stage of construction. One of the most beautiful skyscrapers Europe will be finally commissioned in 2016.

Cayan Tower (Dubai, UAE)

One of the most unusual buildings of Dubai, and part-time the highest "twisted" building of the planet right takes its place in the list the most beautiful skyscrapers Our immense land. The design of this 300-meter tower was made by the famous American Bureau Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and, on the idea of \u200b\u200barchitects, was to minimize the effect of wind on the stability of the tower.

However, the swirling housing of the altitude has a pronounced aesthetic value: from the base to the roof, the silhouette of the building twisted exactly 90 degrees. This fact allowed the Cayan tower, also known under the name Infinity Tower, to become one of the permanent participants of all sorts of lists of the most impressive buildings of our planet.

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Flame Towers (Baku, Azerbaijan)

The "Fire Towers" of Azerbaijan is accurate in the center of our list. Three gigantic buildings in 190 meters are affected by their unusual concept and impressive lighting. In 2013, the authoritative portal Skyscrarcity.com set Flame Towers to the first place in the list of land buildings with the most impressive backlight. Subsequently, Discovery and Science Channel canals presented their separate reports. However, this attention is quite explained. In essence, the entire facade of buildings, these are high-precision LED screens, thanks to which in the evenings Flame Towers become similar to the giant flames.

Due to the successful location of the building, almost anywhere in the city can be seen. At the moment, "Fire Towers" are one of the main symbols of Baku and all Azerbaijan, whose name, by the way, is also translated from the Persian as "collecting fire".

CCTV Headquarters (Beijing, China)

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One of the most unusual buildings in our list. The Central Television Building of China was built in 2009 on the draft Dutch and German architects of Rem Collax and Ole High. Aestheticism of a 234-meter skyscraper was repeatedly questioned. But the originality of the structure has always been noted by the leading architectural publications of the planet.

In 2010, the famous "pants" were included in the top of the most unusual buildings of the Middle Kingdom. Several times CCTV headquarters also got into the number the most beautiful skyscrapers of the world.

Al Bahar (Abu Dhabi, UAE)

Headquarters of the Investment Council Abu Dhabi is two 145-meter towers, located right in the middle of the Arab desert. The architecture of the towers is an amazing mixing of modern technologies and the traditional style of "Mashrabia", characterized by an abundance of lattices with a complex pattern. However, this fact is not the only interesting feature of these towers. The thing is that the golden "scales" of buildings is not only an element of decor, but also a special ventilation system consisting of two thousand modules that are revealed depending on the location of the Sun. Thanks to it, even in a 50-degree heat in the building, a comfortable atmosphere is maintained, as well as 50 percent reduces the power consumption of the tower.

Burj Al Arab (Dubai, UAE)

The next item is and again the UAE. "Arab Tower" - Burj Al Arab - opens the top three of our list the most beautiful skyscrapers of the planet. The 321-meter building built on an artificial island is considered one of the most elegant, aesthetic and recognizable buildings of our planet. In addition, the famous hotel is also the real embodiment of Arab luxury. Helicopter platforms, underwater restaurant, imitating submarine, lounge, covered with gravestone gold, panoramic elevators and golf courses located on dizzying height - all this magnificence turned Burj Al Arab in a lively symbol of Dubai life. Today, the image of the "seven-star" hotel is banging on thousands of postcards, magnetics and other souvenir goods brought from Dubai.

A few years ago, the emirate's authorities were even presented with a separate logo of the city, where the letter "D" in the word "Dubai" was performed in the form of a "Arab Tower".

Hotel Sheraton Huzhou (Huzhou, China)

Honorary Silver of Our List the most beautiful skyscrapers of the world It takes another representative of the Middle Kingdom - Hotel Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort. This building, reaching a height of 102 meters, more than two times lower than the CCTV building, however, despite this, its construction cost investors almost twice as expensive - $ 1.5 billion! This fact is associated with an unusual bionic form of the hotel, which, in fact, made this skyscraper known in the world. However, such a "horseshoe" structure also has a purely practical function. A similar engineering solution adds structures greater resistance to earthquakes.

In addition to an unusual silhouette, a bright part of the skyscraper is also his facade that decorate 19,000 LED lanterns.

Absolute Towers (Mississogue, Canada)

Despite the fact that most of the most beautiful and impressive skyscrapers of modernity are located in the territory of the PRC and the United Arab Emirates, the first place on our list today went homeland of high-rise buildings - North America. Canadian skyscrapers Absolute Towers today proudly head our list, as well as dozens of other "hit parades" of multi-storey facilities.

It is very noteworthy that the author of this structure was made by Chinese architects from the MAD Studio, which developed a project of these amazing wave-like buildings. The "twisted" form of the construction causes the building to be visually rotating, and also contributes to the elimination of vertical barriers, ordinary for multi-storey buildings. In both skyscrapers there is not a single repetitive balcony or floor, which creates unique conditions for the tenants of this residential complex.

Currently, two towers, 180 and 161 meters high, are the main symbol of a small town of Mississogue, located in the suburbs of Toronto. In 2012, the architectural complex was awarded the title of the best high-rise building of America. To put it on the first place of our rating of the most beautiful skyscrapers of the planet today we decided.

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Graph of the highest constructions of the world (Timsdad / Wikipedia.org)

For many years, humanity pulled up into the sky. Even in the Bible there is a plot about the construction of the Babylonian Tower. The city of skyscrapers was destined to become not only New York. In many cities of Asia, one after another rose skyscrapers of the most interesting forms that replenished the list of the highest buildings. The list is presented below.

10th place. Kingkey 100 (Kingkey 100) - 442 meters, China

Kingkey 100 is located in Shenzhena. In the central part of the financial district in Guangdong Province. He stands in a tenth place in the list of the highest buildings. Its height is approximately 442 meters. It stands in the fourth place in height in all the ways.

As you can guess from the name, the skyscraper has 100 floors. This building is multifunctional. The first 67 of its floors belong to the offices. Above the shopping complexes and hotel are located. The most upper four floors occupy elite restaurants and a garden that bears the name "Heavenly".

Kingkey 100 (11 × 16 Design Studio / Flickr.com)

9th place. Bashnya Willis (Willis Tower) - 443 meters, USA

Willis Tower is one of Chicago attractions. This is a city in which, as in New York, began to once build skyscrapers. And here the skyscraper was erected, which is in the ninth place in the list.

Observation platform Tower Willis (Dustin Gaffke / Flickr.com)

The building was built in 1973, and as many as 25 years, it was the highest building of the world. How many floors did it have? Here 110 floors, and offices occupy a very considerable area - 418 thousand square meters.

It is in second place in height among skyscrapers in the United States of America. From such a height, you can see the entire state of Illinois. Neighboring states can be seen from the observation deck. Equipped place where a magnificent review opens, named Skinka. In general, the tower is very popular among visitors, so it is visited by about 25 thousand people a day.

Tower Willis (Dustin Gaffke / Flickr.com)

8th place. Zipheng Tower - 450 meters, China

Located in Nanjing in the Financial Center Nanjing Greenland. This is one of the high-rise buildings of the new millennium - it was built in 2008. It is included in the list of the highest buildings in the world.

With its extraordinary view, the Tower is obliged to architect Adrian Smith. The tower seems to surround two interrelated elements, which symbolizes two dancing dragons.

It is in third place in height in China. Many windows glitters in the sun and something resembles the scales of giant reptiles. The building contains many offices, an intercontinental hotel, shops and observatory. On the roof there is a garden with a swimming pool.

Since the top of the building is equipped with lighting, the skyscraper looks at night as a lighthouse, and it can be used as a guide in a dark city.

From different sides, this structure looks every time in a new way, this feature is obliged to its unique design.

7th place. Twin Towers Petronas - 452 meters, Malaysia

These sparkling towers are located in the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. They look like two giant maize corn connected by the bridge.

Towers Petronas (Davidlohr Bueso / Flickr.com)

They are considered a real masterpiece of modern architecture. And they enter our list of buildings. On the plan of the whole complex you can see that the buildings have the appearance of the eight-pointed star. One of the symbols of the Muslim world.

Two identical skyscrapers are connected by a pedestrian span. In each tower on 88 floors. It took 6 years and 800 million dollars to build this structure. On the square of all its premises would fit 48 fields for football.

As in other similar buildings, there are offices of various companies. At the very bottom there is a huge shopping center occupying six floors. It has a lot of elite stores.

On the territory around the towers there is an extensive park with a swimming pool and a fountain, where you can see a unique spectacle - singing fountains. For some time, these towers were lucky to be the highest skyscrapers on the planet.

Petronas Towers - 452 meters, Malaysia (Simon Clancy / Flickr.com)

6th place. International Commercial Center (ICC, China) - 484 meters, China

Building with 118 floors. The third building in China is located in the Autonomous District of the People's Republic of China.

It rises over 4 thousand other high-altitude buildings in Hong Kong. Year of construction - 2010.

It is located in the West of Hong Kong in the Kowloon area on Unity Square. Originally conceived as a building with even greater height. But due to the ban on the construction of buildings in excess of the surrounding mountains, it has reduced it.

At the very bottom there is a shopping center. For tourists, an observation deck is open, which is located on the 100th floor.

Above there are elite five-star restaurants and a hotel, including the presidential number on the 117th floor. One day of stay in it costs 100 thousand Hong Kong dollars. Get on the last floors, or you can descend with the help of 30 working elevators.

The building of the World Financial Center is located in one of the major cities of the PRC - in Shanghai. This is the highest building in China.

Its fantastic species is obliged to architector from America - David Mallot. The skyscraper is popular and the local population got the nickname - "Opener".

Why he had occurring such a name, you can guess in appearance. The tourists come here are popular a souvenir - a drink opener in the form of this famous skyscraper.

On the hundredth floor you can see the city from the mark - 472 m. The hotel that is located on the upper floors, for some time was the highest hotel of the world.

The shape of the hole on the top of the building initially must be round, but the authorities decided that it symbolizes the country of the rising sun, so the window began to have a trapezoidal form.

4th place. Taipei 101 - 509 meters, Taiwan

Located in Taiwan's capital - Taipei. It has 101 floor. The design and construction work is spent more than one and a half billion dollars.

Construction was quite expensive. It was required to build a skyscraper, which was supposed to withstand the strongest earthquakes and typhoon. The appearance was also given sufficient attention. It is built in the style of postmodernism and has various elements of Asian culture and European innovations.

Taipei 101 - 509 meters, Taiwan (中 岑 范姜 / Flickr.com)

3rd place. World Trade Center 1 - 541 meters, USA

It is located in the New York area, Manhattan. This is the highest skyscraper of the United States. Along with the antenna, the height of the structure is 541 meters, and without antenna - 417 meters. By doing simple calculations, it can be found out how many meters add a spire building. Its length is 124 meters.

The building was built just at the place where they were located until 2001 who died during the catastrophe of the twin tower. The new skyscraper is called the Freedom Tower. This building is the first of the complex of skyscrapers, which was supposed to become a reminder of the tragedy on September 11.

The memorial was opened in 2011 the current and previous presidents of the United States. For sure where there were two large pools for the foundations of two towers. Construction work began in 2006, and their end was planned for 2013. At the time of construction, the freedom tower was the highest skyscraper in the United States.

Freedom Tower, New York (Phil Dolby / Flickr.com)

2nd place. Abraj Al Bate - 601 meters, Kuwait

This is a high tower with a huge clock than Big Ben looks in London. Time for them can also be viewed from four sides. Dial diameter - 43 meters. The height of them is 400 meters. These are the biggest and most highest hours in the world.

The spire, long 45 meters, connects the clock on the tower and the golden crescent - a religious symbol. The construction is located in Mecca. This is the highest building of Kuwait. Located on the other side of the Al-Haram Mosque, where the Great Islamic Shrine is located.

The building is located in the building, which is called the Royal Clock Tower. Pilgrims visiting Mecca stop here. Construction work on the construction of this tower ended in 2012.

1st place. Burj Khalifa - 828 meters, United Arab Emirates

Many are interested, what kind of building is the highest and how many floors in it? This is Burj Khalifa in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. This is the highest building in the world.

Burj Khalifa - 828 meters, United Arab Emirates (Mohammed J / Flickr.com)

It is much ahead of the height of all skyscrapers and structures of the planet. The highest skyscraper outwardly resembles a giant mirror stalagmit.

Another name is Burj Dubai. The building is erected in early 2010. It has 163 floors. The floors of this facility are almost completely residential.

There is a hotel, various offices and a shopping center. Equipped for visitors observation deck. And also there is an underground parking that accommodates 3 thousand cars.