Reaching new heights, these tallest buildings in the world are on a different level.
A modern city today is known by its skyscrapers.
Let us see which structures are a part of the list of top 7 in the world.
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Dubai, UAE
Standing tall at 2,717 feet, Burj Khalifa has been the tallest structure and building in the world, since its topping out in 2009.
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Shanghai, China
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This 2nd tallest building in the world with a twisting style, stands at 2,073 feet. The Shanghai Tower is a futuristic building, also recognized as the tallest building in China.
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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This is the 3rd largest skyscraper in the world and the 2nd tallest in Saudi Arabia. The colossal clock faces on the top of the tower, hold the record as the highest and the largest clocks in the world.
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Shenzhen, Guangdong
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This 559 m building is the 4th tallest building in the world, and is also the 2nd tallest building in China. This super tall tower represents a prototypical Asian tower; dense and tall.
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Seoul, South Korea
This 1, 823 feet tall tower is the tallest building in South Korea. The interior and exterior design of the building is inspired by traditional Korean Art.
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New York City, New York
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This 6th tallest building in the world is 1,268 feet in height. Thus, making it the tallest building in the U.S. and also in the entire Western Hemisphere.
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Guangzhou, China
Also called the East Tower, it is the 3rd largest building in China standing 1,739 feet tall. This rocket-shaped building, offers great views of the surrounding region to its residents.
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These are the 7 tallest buildings in the world. Man keeps building these humongous metallic structures in a quest to reach the stars. The sky is the limit for human ambition. Do visit these skyscrapers, if you ever get a chance to feel their magnanimity in person.