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You might have noticed that when viewing a city from a distance, the tallest buildings in them are the most visible ones. After all, they are tall, and it seems like they can pierce the horizon. The tallest buildings in the world seem to have their own gravitational attraction power. They attract both scientific and entertaining minds towards them. So what is so special about the tallest building in your city or nation?

The tall buildings we see in big cities are the peaks of architectural minds of the time. The world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, attracts large numbers of tourists every year. It's possible to visit it up close and look at it from afar. The same goes for the tallest building in America, the One World Trade Center, as it stands out in the large landscape of Manhattan and is quite the tourist attraction.

Since you already know about the tallest building in the world, why not check out other tall buildings that aren’t too far behind? In the list below, we have compiled a list of the buildings whose heights surprised the world. If you found the building somewhat interesting — be sure to upvote it. On the other hand, if you have anything to share — you can do so in the comments below.

#1

Shanghai Tower

Picture of Shanghai Tower at daytime near other buildings

Shanghai, China, 632 m.

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    Burj Khalifa

    Picture of Burj Khalifa near other buildings

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 828 m.

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    Roan The Demon Kitty
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    all that "glamour" and yet it doesn't have a functioning sewer system...

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    #3

    Makkah Royal Clock Tower

    Picture of Makkah Royal Clock Tower near other buildings

    Mecca, Saudi Arabia, 601 m.

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    #4

    Lotte World Tower

    Picture of Lotte World Tower near other buildings

    Seoul, South Korea, 554.5 m.

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    #5

    Ping An Finance Center

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    Shenzhen, China, 599.1 m.

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    #6

    One World Trade Center

    Picture of One World Trade Center near other buildings

    New York, United States, 541.3 m.

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    #7

    Tianjin CTF Finance Centre

    Picture of Tianjin CTF Finance Centre near other buildings

    Tianjin, China, 530 m.

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    #8

    Citic Tower

    Picture of Citic Tower near other buildings

    Beijing, China, 527.7 m.

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    Weasel Wise
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was in Beijing I asked a local, "Is that smog or is there a fire nearby?" It was smog. And it made one step off the plane...it was smog and it burns the lungs for us Chinese-smog rookies.

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    #9

    Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre

    Picture of Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre near other buildings

    Guangzhou, China, 530 m.

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    #10

    Taipei 101

    Picture of Taipei 101 near other buildings

    Taipei, Taiwan, 508 m.

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    #11

    Shanghai World Financial Center

    Picture of Shanghai World Financial Center near other buildings

    Shanghai, China, 492 m.

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    #12

    International Commerce Centre

    Picture of International Commerce Centre near other buildings

    Hong Kong, 484 m.

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    #13

    Lakhta Center

    Picture of Lakhta Center near other buildings

    Saint Petersburg, Russia, 462 m.

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    #14

    Vincom Landmark 81

    Picture of Vincom Landmark 81 near other buildings

    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 461.2 m.

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    Weasel Wise
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's beautiful in person and then you move just right and the sun blasts you in your eyeballs.

    #15

    Central Park Tower

    Picture of Central Park Tower near other buildings

    New York, United States, 472.4 m.

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    #16

    Torre Petronas 1 And 2

    Picture of Torre Petronas 1 And 2 with bridge near other buildings

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 451.9 m

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    #17

    Changsha IFS Tower T1

    Picture of Changsha IFS Tower T1 near other buildings

    Changsha, China, 452.1 m.

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    #18

    Suzhou IFS

    Picture of Suzhou IFS near other buildings

    Suzhou, China, 450 m.

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    #19

    Zifeng Tower

    Picture of Zifeng Tower near other buildings

    Nanjing, China, 450 m.

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    #20

    The Exchange 106

    Picture of The Exchange 106 near other buildings

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 453.6 m

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    Weasel Wise
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ooooh! I love the sleek black finish.

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    #21

    Wuhan Center Tower

    Picture of Wuhan Center Tower near other buildings

    Wuhan, China, 443.1 m

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    #22

    Canton Tower

    Picture of Canton Tower near other buildings

    Guangdong, China, 604 m.

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    #23

    China Resources Tower

    Picture of China Resources Tower near other buildings

    Shenzhen, China, 392.5 m.

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    Robert Trebor
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    not gonna say what i think it looks like

    #24

    Empire State Building

    Picture of Empire State Building at sunset near other buildings

    New York City, United States, 381 m.

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    David H
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The classic that was for decades the tallest in the world. Built in just a few years.

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    #25

    The St. Regis Chicago

    Picture of The St. Regis Chicago near trees and near other buildings

    Chicago, United States, 362.9 m.

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    #26

    Al Hamra Tower

    Picture of Al Hamra Tower at night near other buildings

    Kuwait City, Kuwait, 412.6 m.

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    #27

    Tokyo Skytree

    Picture of Tokyo Skytree near other buildings

    Tokyo, Japan, 634 m.

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    #28

    Willis Tower

    Picture of Willis Tower near other buildings

    Chicago, United States, 442.1 m

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    Duke Kilroy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been a fan of this building my whole life. I'm 47.

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    #29

    KK100

    Picture of KK100 near other buildings

    Shenzhen, China, 441.8 m.

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    #30

    One Vanderbilt Avenue

    Picture of One Vanderbilt Avenue near other buildings

    New York City, United States, 427 m

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    #31

    Jin Mao Tower

    Picture of Jin Mao Tower near other buildings

    Shanghai, China, 420.5 m.

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    #32

    LCT The Sharp Landmark Tower

    Picture of LCT The Sharp Landmark Tower near other buildings

    Busan, South Korea, 411.6 m.

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    #33

    The Address Boulevard

    Picture of The Address Boulevard near other buildings

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 370 m.

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    #34

    Bank Of China Tower

    Picture of Bank Of China Tower near other buildings

    Hong Kong, China, 367.4 m.

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    #35

    Almas Tower

    Picture of Almas Tower near other buildings

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 360 m.

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    #36

    The Torch

    Picture of The Torch tower at night near other buildings

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 352 m.

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    Ahmed Burhani
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is not ii Dubai united Arab Emirates, but in Doha Qatar...

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    #37

    85 Sky Tower

    Picture of 85 Sky Tower near other buildings

    Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 347.5 m.

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    Wilhelm1313
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like something from Galaga

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    #38

    875 North Michigan Avenue

    Picture of 875 North Michigan Avenue near other buildings

    Chicago, United States, 343.7 m.

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    MotherofGuineaPigs
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Much better observation deck than the Sears (Willis) tower.

    #39

    Adnoc Headquarters

    Picture of Adnoc Headquarters near other buildings

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 342 m.

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    Robert Trebor
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looks like a storage rack from ikea, but not as classy.

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    #40

    Hengqin International Finance Center

    Picture of Hengqin International Finance Center near other buildings

    Zhuhai, China, 337.7 m.

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    #41

    Wilshire Grand Center

    Picture of Wilshire Grand Center near other buildings

    Los Angeles, United States, 335.3 m.

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    #42

    Damac Heights

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    Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 335.1 m.

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    #43

    Guangzhou International Finance Center

    Picture of Guangzhou International Finance Center near other building

    Guangzhou, China, 438.6 m

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    #44

    Steinway Tower

    Picture of Steinway Tower near other buildings

    New York City, United States, 435.3 m.

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    #45

    Citic Plaza

    Picture of Citic Plaza near other buildings

    Guangzhou, China, 390.2 m.

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    #46

    30 Hudson Yards

    Picture of 30 Hudson Yards with people

    New York City, United States, 387.1 m.

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    Robert Trebor
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I womder if that shelf has a hinge for dumping.

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    #47

    Shun Hing Square

    Picture of Shun Hing Square near other buildings

    Shenzhen, China, 384 m.

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    #48

    Dabaihui Plaza

    Picture of Dabaihui Plaza near other buildings

    Shenzhen, China, 375.6 m.

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    #49

    Central Plaza

    Picture of Central Plaza near other buildings

    Hong Kong, China, 373.9 m.

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    #50

    Dalian International Trade Center

    Picture of Dalian International Trade Center near other buildings

    Dalian, China, 370.2 m.

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    #51

    Qingdao Hai Tian Center

    Picture of Qingdao Hai Tian Center near other buildings

    Qingdao, China, 368.9 m.

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    #52

    Bank Of America Tower

    Picture of Bank Of America Tower near other buildings

    New York City, United States, 365.8 m.

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    #53

    Gevora Hotel

    Picture of Gevora Hotel near other buildings

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 356.2 m.

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    #54

    Emirates Tower One

    Picture of Emirates Tower One near other buildings

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 354.6 m.

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    #55

    Aon Center

    Picture of Aon Center near other buildings

    Chicago, United States, 346.3 m.

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    #56

    One Shenzhen Bay Tower 7

    Picture of One Shenzhen Bay Tower 7 near other buildings

    Shenzhen, China, 341.4 m.

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    #57

    Comcast Technology Center

    Picture of Comcast Technology Center near other buildings

    Philadelphia, United States, 339.1 m.

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    #58

    Wuxi International Finance Square

    Picture of Wuxi International Finance Square near other buildings

    Wuxi, China, 339 m.

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    #59

    Chongqing World Financial Center

    Picture of Chongqing World Financial Center near other buildings

    Chongqing, China, 338.9 m.

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    #60

    Mercury City Tower

    Picture of Mercury City Tower near other buildings

    Moscow, Russia, 338.8 m.

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    #61

    Tianjin World Financial Center

    Picture of Tianjin World Financial Center near other buildings

    Tianjin, China, 336.9 m.

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    #62

    SLS Dubai

    Picture of SLS Dubai near other buildings

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 335.5 m.

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    #63

    Merdeka 118

    Picture of Merdeka 118 near other buildings

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 679 m

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    #64

    Marina 101

    Picture of Marina 101 near other buildings

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 425 m.

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    #65

    23 Marina

    Picture of 23 Marina near other buildings

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 392.4 m.

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    #66

    Hanking Center

    Picture of Hanking Center near other buildings

    Shenzhen, China, 358.9 m.

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    #67

    JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai Tower

    Picture of JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai Tower near other buildings

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 355.4 m

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    #68

    432 Park Avenue

    Picture of 432 Park Avenue near other buildings

    New York City, United States, 425.7 m.

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    #69

    OKO - Residential Tower

    Picture of OKO - Residential Tower near other buildings

    Moscow, Russia, 354.2 m.

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    #70

    Trump International Hotel & Tower

    Picture of Trump International Hotel & Tower near other buildings

    Chicago, United States, 423.2 m.

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    Joel Hopkins
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The douchebag capital building of the USA!!

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