Since 2010, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai has held the title of world's tallest structure at 2,716 ft. The Vincom Landmark 81 tower in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is the smallest structure on the list, standing at 1,513 feet.
The Empire State Building in New York City holds the record for the longest building in the world. At 1,454 feet, it also happens to be the second-highest building on earth (after the Burj Khalifa). The World Trade Center complex in New York City held the record for the tallest building in the world until 2001 when it was beaten by the Burj Khalifa. It is still the second-tallest building in the city after the One World Trade Center which rises 400 feet higher than the World Trade Center site it replaces.
The Shard in London holds the record for the fastest elevators in the world. They can reach 670 feet per minute and rise 24 stories in just over a third of a mile (0.5 km).
The Louvre Museum in Paris holds the record for the most valuable collection of art objects in the world. The museum's collection is valued at about $6 billion. Of this amount, $3.5 billion comes from paintings. The other major source of revenue is from various objects in the collection including jewelry, sculptures, and furniture.
The 828-metre (2,717-foot) tall Burj Khalifa in Dubai has held the title of tallest building since 2010. The Burj Khalifa has been designated as a "megatall," or the world's tallest structure.
| Rank | 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Landmark 81 | |
| City | Ho Chi Minh City | |
| Country | Vietnam | |
| Height | m | 461.2 |
The Burj Khalifa At 828 meters (1.8 times the height of the Petronas Twin Towers) in 2020, the Burj Khalifa remains the world's tallest structure (and has been since 2010). It is also the most expensive residential building in the world, with 56 stories and worth an estimated $900 million at current prices.
The second-tallest building in the world is the Shanghai Tower - which was completed in 2008 - that stands 494 m (1643 ft) tall. The third-tallest building in the world is the Pinnacle Building in Chicago that is 481 m (1572 ft) tall.
Other large buildings that have been proposed or are under construction include the Kingdom Tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; the Most Serene Republic of China's National Center for Mathematics in Beijing; and the JW Marriott Hotel & Residences in Dubai. The largest steel structure in the world is the Shanghai World Financial Center, which was built between 1999 and 2004. It has a height to width ratio of 11:1 and is 932 m (3115 ft) tall.
The largest concrete structure in the world is the Tian'anmen Square Central Plaza, which was built in 1998 in Beijing. It has a height to width ratio of 12:1 and is 790 m (2593 ft) tall.
The world's tallest building, at 2,723 feet (829.84 meters), is the Burj Khalifa (previously Burj Dubai) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The second-tallest building, by height to base, is the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Other large buildings that stand over 400 feet (122 m) tall include One World Trade Center in New York City, USA and Shanghai Pudong International Airport Terminal 3 in China.
The Queen Elizabeth Tower is the current holder of the title of world's tallest free-standing structure - it is not part of a larger building or complex. It stands 468 feet (140 m) tall and was completed in 1989. The previous record holder, the Eiffel Tower, stood 553 feet (167 m) when it was first built. The Queen Elizabeth Tower now holds the record for the longest continuous glass floor area - 100 feet (30 m).
The building you most likely know from its use as an office tower is actually two buildings connected by an underground corridor. This is the John Hancock Building in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Built in 1955, it is currently the third-highest building in the city after two new skyscrapers were built on top of each other. The John Hancock Building is 870 feet (272 m) high.
The Burj Khalifa At 829.8 meters, the Burj Khalifa skyscraper is the world's tallest building (2,722 ft). Guyed masts (such as telecommunication masts), self-supporting towers (such as the CN Tower), skyscrapers (such as the Willis Tower), oil platforms, electrical transmission towers, and bridge support towers are among the structures included. The list is limited to functional buildings over 30 meters high.
The Giza Pyramids at Giza, Egypt were built around 5500 years ago for Pharaoh Khufu. They are the largest and oldest pyramids in Egypt. Today, they are a popular tourist attraction - the centerpiece of the Great Pyramid Museum.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is an iconic landmark in Pisa, Italy. It was built between 1173 and 1268 as the bell tower of the cathedral. The tower is leaning about 3 inches towards the west due to errors in construction.
The Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC) is a supertall skyscraper in Shanghai, China. When it is completed in 2018, it will be the second highest building in Asia after the Petronas Towers. The SWFC is currently the third tallest building in China and the 27th tallest in the world.
The Sycamore Building is a skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
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