Top 5 Biggest Skyscrapers in the World: The Height of the Record Holder Will Surprise Many
Architecture is an integral part of the culture of every country. There are a great many famous architectural structures.
Today we will talk about the five largest skyscrapers in the world.
As many people know, the Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world.
The height of Burj Khalifa is 829 meters without the antenna. The height of the antenna reaches 829.8 meters. This building is located in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai.
This skyscraper is considered the tallest functional building in the world and holds the Guinness World Record. This building was built on the orders of the Sheikh of Dubai to increase the share of tourism.
The second tallest skyscraper is Merdeka 118, located in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. The height of this skyscraper is much smaller than the record holder and is 678.9 meters.
The antenna is 160 meters high. This building is the tallest building in Malaysia.
Next in height is the Shanghai Tower, 632 meters high, with antennas of a similar height.
This skyscraper has an observation deck, which is one of the main attractions of Shanghai. The construction of this tower was completed in 2014, but it became possible to visit it only in 2016.
Let's move on to the Royal Clock Tower. This tower is located in Saudi Arabia, Mecca. The height of this structure is 601 meters. The height of the antenna is similar.
This building houses a hotel. This hotel is considered the highest hotel in the world. As the name suggests, it is also a clock. And this building has the highest clock in the world.
And the last building is the Ping An International Financial Center, which is located in China, Shenzhen.
The height of this skyscraper is 599.1 meters and the antenna is of the same height. This building is an office, and the largest office building in the world.
The skyscrapers featured here are great places to visit.
These buildings are not only great places for tourism, but also part of the culture of the countries they are located in. Thanks to this, you can get to know the culture of these countries better.
