Tall Towers Spanning The Globe
There is something about tall towers that captures our imaginations. Maybe it is the sense of awe and wonder when looking at them, or the feeling of being dwarfed by their enormity. Whatever the reason, these structures have been a part of human history for centuries. In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the tallest towers in the world!
Here are the 7 biggest towers in the world:
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is the tallest tower in the world, standing at a whopping 2722 feet! Construction on this skyscraper began in 2004 and it was completed in 2010.
The Shanghai Tower in China is the second tallest tower in the world, coming in at 2073 feet. It was completed in 2015 after six years of construction.
The Abraj Al-Bait in Mecca, Saudi Arabia is the third tallest tower in the world and is also the largest clock tower in the world! This massive structure stands at 2001 feet tall.
The Ping An Finance Centre in Shenzhen, China is next on our list, coming in at 1965 feet. It was completed in 2017 and is currently the tallest building in Shenzhen.
The Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea rounds out our top five, standing at 1955 feet tall. Construction on this skyscraper began back in 2011 and it was finally completed this year (2017).
Next on our list is the One World Trade Center in New York City, USA. This structure stands at 1776 feet and was completed in 2014.
And last but not least is the Taipei 101 in Taipei, Taiwan. This tower is 1667 feet tall and was the tallest building in the world from 2004-2010.
These are just a few of the tallest towers in the world.
Tall towers are amazing feats of engineering and human achievement. They stand as a testament to what we can accomplish when we put our minds to it. The next time you see one of these towering structures, take a moment to appreciate all that went into making it a reality. Who knows, maybe one day you will be standing at the base of the tallest tower in the world!
