Top 10 Tallest Buildings in the World

Building and constructing huge and gigantic structures have been the first priority of Engineers and wealthy people around the globe. There are tons of tallest buildings in the World and every years dozens of buildings are being made. These Mega Structures have been attracting the attention of Millions of People and tourists too. After the Sad demise of 9/11 attack , America lost its Top Building in the World rank and then the wealthy and rich Arabs topped the list for this year now. All these tallest Buildings have been ranked on the basis of their number of Floors and the comfortable and luxurious living and awesome environment. We have compiled the list of Top 10 Most Tallest Buildings in the World in 2013. These Tallest skyscrapers include only the completed mega Structures and are now operational to the date.

 

10. Guangzhou International Finance Center

Country: China

Height: 440 m (1,440 ft)

Floors: 103

Guangzhou International Finance Center

Guangzhou International Finance Center

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guangzhou International Finance Center also known as Guangzhou West Tower is a 103 story Building in China. This skyscraper is 1,440 feet high and is located in Zhujiang Avenue. The International Financial Center was started in 2005 and completed and opened for use in 2010. The building cost total GBP 280 Million Pounds. The building is majorly used as Conference center . It also has 4 Basement floors and a well designed architecture .

 

9. King Key 100

 

Country: China

Height: 442 m (1,449 ft)

Floors: 100

 

King Key 100

King Key 100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 9th tallest Building is also located in China and is 442 m long with 100 floors. The King key was formerly known as King key Finance Center Plaza. The Building is both used for offices and grand hotel. The construction of the tallest hotel started in 2007 and completed in 2011.The building was opened the same year and is now thought to be the strongest hub point for financial stuffs for china in Lohu District.

 

8. Willis Tower

 

Country: USA

Height: 442 m (1,450 ft)

Floors: 108

 

 

Willis Sears Tower

Willis Sears Tower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Willis Tower which was formerly known as Sear Tower. The Tower started to be built in 1970 and completed this 108 story building in 1973. The Sear Tower remained as the World’s Tallest Building From 1979 to 1998. The Tower is being the Tallest Building in US and 8th Tallest Building in the World. Skidmore was the architect to design this awesome and great skyscraper which is a fascinating one for people.

7. Zifeng Tower

 

Country: China

Height: 450 m (1,476 ft)

Floors: 89

 

Zifeng Tower

Zifeng Tower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zifeng Tower completely known as Greenland Square Zifeng Tower was completed in 2009 and is located in China. The Super Tall Skyscraper building includes place for hotels , offices and leisure rooms too available. It has 89 Floors with 5 basement floors too. Skidmore architectured this building too and its magnificent design and view appeals people towards it. The most amazing thing of the Zifeng Tower is that it has a public observatory at the top which gives a huge birds eye view of all the area around this giant building.

6. Petronas Tower

 

Country: Malaysia

Height: 452 m (1,483 ft)

Floors: 88

 

Petronas Panorama

Petronas Panorama

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Petronas Panorama Twin Towers are very famous tallest towers in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Even being the completion of more and tallest buildings in the world , Petronas Tower has still been the Tallest Twin Tower in the World. It has 88 floors and is 1483 feet high. This structural mega building consists of Spires used by modern architectural designs. The Beautifully and magnificently built of the towers attract millions of people to it across the globe.

5. International Commerce Center

 

Country: Hong Kong

Height: 484 m (1,588 ft)

Floors: 118

 

International Commerce Centre

International Commerce Centre

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Commerce Center built and completed in 2010 is also a huge skyscraper and comprises of 118 floors with a total height of 1588 feet. The building is located in Hong Kong and is the Fifth Tallest building on earth. It comprises a vast 5 star luxury hotel , some offices , a big clear Ozone Swimming Pool located on 118th floor. There are other shopping malls located on different portions of the Building. One night stay at the luxury hotel costs hundreds and thousands of dollars.

4. Shanghai World Financial Center

 

Country: China

Height: 492 m (1,614 ft)

Floors: 101

 

Shanghai World Financial Tower

Shanghai World Financial Tower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shanghai World Financial Center Tower is also a super tall and highest building for the year. It is situated in Shanghai, China. Shanghai World Tower was established in 2008 and is mixed use center including observation desks , banks , offices, shopping malls and different restaurants. It has a total height of 1614 feet and has 101 floors and is probably the  tallest building of China. It is also a good business hub place and place for many tourists and different cultures.

3. Taipei 101

 

Country: Taiwan

Height: 509 m (1,670 ft)

Floors: 101

Forbys Taipei 101

Forbys Taipei 101

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Taipei 101 is a landmark Building in the World located in Taipei, Taiwan and got completed in 2004 when it was recognized as the tallest building , but after the completion of Burj Khalifa , it came down to third spot. Taipei consists of 101 storeys and is the wonderful piece of art of Technology. This is the first Green and LEEN Platinum Building saving enery sources and got a symbol as of its catchy design. It is 1670 feet tall and is owned by Taipei Financial Center Corporation.

2. Makkah Royal Clock Tower

 

Country: Saudi Arabia

Height: 601 m (1,971 ft)

Floors: 120

 

Makkah Clock Royal Tower

Makkah Clock Royal Tower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Makka CLock Royal Tower Hotel near The Kaaba is second largest Building in the world consisting of 120 Floors and a total height of 1917 feet. The tower is also known as Abraj Al Bait in Arabic for Native people of Saudia Arabia. Its a great and happy feelings for Muslims too that the Worlds Most Tallest Buildings are in their hands. It became operational this year in 2012 and was constructed by the Largest Saudi Bin Laden Company of Saudi Kingdom. It is just some meter’s away from the really sacred Muslim’s mosque “Masjid Al Haram. This great Building holds also the name of the Tallest Clock Tower.

1. Burj Khalifa

 

Country: UAE

Height: 828 m (2,717 ft)

Floors: 163

 

Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burj Khalifa is the most tallest Skyscraper in the World Ever and is located in UAE. The Huge Building was completed in 2010 and a grand inauguration ceremony was arranged. This is tallest man made skyscraper in the World in human history and its height is 2717 feet. The project cost $1.5 Billion in total and it took more than 6 years of hardships to complete this building. The project was signed and completed by Samsung C&T who have done three tallest buildings in the past years. The Burj Khalifa marked a landmark in the history of skyscrapers and mega structures and also named Dubai the home of this Tallest Building ever made on this Planet. The Dubai Fountain and pools located inside the building adds extreme beauty to the building and its apartments.

Source : OMGTens

 

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