There are many cities adorned by buildings that leave us breathless. Are you one of those who like to enjoy heights? Do you love being able to see the entire city from above? Well, don't miss this entry from the Happy Traveler where we show you the most famous skyscrapers in the world. Let's go there!
1. The Shard, London
This building, designed by Renzo Piano, was inaugurated in November 2012, just after the 2012 Olympic Games, and today is part of the London skyline with its 310 meters high.
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The London capital has always been considered a charming city, but this building has increasingly attracted tourists passing through the city.
2. Taipei, 101 Taipei
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The Taipei is a skyscraper shaped like a bamboo stem with an outrageous altitude. Many tourists come to Taiwan to enjoy this wonderful sight. It is considered the first building to exceed 500 meters in altitude and for a time it was the tallest building in the world. It was opened in 2004 by CY Lee, a renowned Taiwanese architect.
3. Empire State Building, New York
It is the most famous building of all those on this list. The Empire State Building is one of the most important attractions in New York.
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Its altitude reaches 437 meters high and it was inaugurated in 1931. Its architect is William Lamb, who did not imagine building the most famous building in the world.
4. Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur
They are two twin towers joined together. It is the best-known Siamese building in the world, and from it you can see the entire city of Kuala Lumpur.
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On almost all routes to Malaysia, the obligatory stop to climb the Petronas Twin Towers always appears. So if you visit the city... don't miss it!
5. Burj Khalifa, Dubai
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It is the most modern skyscraper in the world and can be seen for hundreds of kilometers. It represents the Dubai real estate bubble from years ago, and is 828 meters high. The tallest mosque in the world is located in this building, specifically on the 158th floor.
Have you ever visited any of these skyscrapers? If you found it interesting, you can also read «Burj Khalida, the tallest building in the world».