Tall buildings have always been a symbol of human ingenuity and engineering prowess. From the ancient pyramids of Egypt to the modern skyscrapers of today, tall buildings have always fascinated and impressed us. In this article, we will take a look at the top 10 tallest buildings in the world, as of 2023.

Here is the list below:

  1. Burj Khalifa (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) – 828 m (2,722 ft)
  2. Shanghai Tower (Shanghai, China) – 632 m (2,073 ft)
  3. Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower (Mecca, Saudi Arabia) – 601 m (1,972 ft)
  4. Ping An Finance Center (Shenzhen, China) – 599 m (1,965 ft)
  5. Lotte World Tower (Seoul, South Korea) – 554.5 m (1,819 ft)
  6. One World Trade Center (New York City, USA) – 541.3 m (1,776 ft)
  7. CTF Finance Center (Guangzhou, China) – 530 m (1,739 ft)
  8. Taipei 101 (Taipei, Taiwan) – 509 m (1,670 ft)
  9. Shanghai World Financial Center (Shanghai, China) – 492 m (1,614 ft)
  10. International Commerce Center (Hong Kong, China) – 484 m (1,588 ft)

1.Burj Khalifa:

Standing at an awe-inspiring 828 meters (2,722 feet), the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is the tallest building in the world. It was completed in 2010 and has 163 floors. The Burj Khalifa is a mixed-use building, with residential, office, and hotel space. It also has an observation deck on the 124th floor, which offers breathtaking views of the city.

2.Shanghai Tower:

The second tallest building in the world, the Shanghai Tower in China, stands at 632 meters (2,073 feet) and has 128 floors. Completed in 2015, this building is also a mixed-use development, with office, retail, and hotel space. It also has an observation deck on the 118th floor, which offers panoramic views of the city.

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3.Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower:

Also known as the Mecca Royal Hotel Clock Tower, this building in Mecca, Saudi Arabia stands at 601 meters (1,972 feet) and has 120 floors. It was completed in 2012 and serves as a luxury hotel. It also has an observation deck on the top floor, which offers views of the city and the holy sites of Mecca.

4.Ping An Finance Center:

The Ping An Finance Center in Shenzhen, China, stands at 599 meters (1,965 feet) and has 115 floors. Completed in 2017, this building is used for office and retail space. It also has an observation deck on the top floor, which offers views of the city.

5.Lotte World Tower:

The Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea, stands at 554.5 meters (1,819 feet) and has 123 floors. Completed in 2017, this building is a mixed-use development, with office, retail, residential, and hotel space. It also has an observation deck on the top floor, which offers views of the city.

6.One World Trade Center:

This building in New York City, USA, stands at 541.3 meters (1,776 feet) and has 104 floors. Completed in 2014, it serves as the main office building of the World Trade Center complex. It also has an observation deck on the top floor, which offers views of the city.

7.CTF Finance Center:

The CTF Finance Center in Guangzhou, China, stands at 530 meters (1,739 feet) and has 111 floors. Completed in 2016, this building is used for office and retail space. It also has an observation deck on the top floor, which offers views of the city.

8.Taipei 101:

The Taipei 101 in Taiwan stands at 509 meters (1,670 feet) and has 101 floors. Completed in 2004, it was the tallest building in the world at the time of its completion. It is used for office and retail space and also has an observation deck on the top floor, which offers views of the city.

9.Shanghai World Financial Center:

The Shanghai World Financial Center in China stands at 492 meters (1,614 feet) and has 101 floors. Completed in 2008, this building is used for office and hotel space. It also has an observation deck on the top floor, which offers views of the city.

10.International Commerce Center:

The International Commerce Center (ICC) is a skyscraper located in West Kowloon, Hong Kong. It stands at a height of 484 meters (1,588 feet) and has 118 floors. Completed in 2010, it is the fourth tallest building in Hong Kong, and the tenth tallest building in the world as of 2021. The building is primarily used for office space, but also includes a luxury hotel, The Ritz Carlton Hong Kong, and several high-end retail shops and restaurants. The building was designed by the architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, and it took 6 years to build. The ICC offers an observation deck on the 100th floor, which offers panoramic views of the city.

It is worth noting that, as time goes on, these buildings are likely to change as new skyscrapers are built and old ones are demolished. These are the current tallest building as of 2023.

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