The 13 highest towers in the world

Architecture and its curiosities fascinate you? Go right away for an exploration of the 13 highest towers in the world!

At all times, humanity has built towers, some of which are well-known in history. As they ascend to heaven, they can perform various functions: observatories, religious symbols or demonstrations of power, they testify to the history and the taking of geopolitical positions of a territory. We find traces of these constructions since the Prehistory, and it is even mentioned in biblical episodes, for example the famous history of the Tower of Babel.

With ever-increasing technologies in the construction sector, towers are becoming larger and larger. Embark on for a trip to the discovery of the 13 highest towers in the world as well as the biggest towers under construction.

1. Burj Khalifa (828 m)

The skyscraper of the Burj Khalifa honours the city of Dubai, full of grandeur. It is 828 metres tall, and it is for the moment the highest human structure ever built. First called Burj Dubai (Tour of Dubai) she was renowned in honour of Emirati President Khalifa ben Zayed Al Nahyane.

The Burj Khalifa is undoubtedly one of the must-sees to do when visiting Dubai. From its observation platforms and its restaurant-bar, this tower offers a breathtaking view of kilometres around. In order to get a chance to avoid crowding, we recommend you book your ticket in advance and prefer a visit in the morning!

2. Tokyo Skytree (634 m)

Decidedly, many towers stand out by their height were erected in Asia. This is the case of the second classification, which, as its name suggests, is in the Japanese capital. Inaugurated in 2012, this broadcast tour features two observatories that are among the most important attractions of the city.

And to prolong the pleasure, it is even possible to taste the specialties of its gastronomic restaurant in a celestial atmosphere.

3. Tour Shanghai (632 m)

This tower is located in the financial district Shanghai the second Chinese city. Its design embodies modern engineering techniques. Indeed, its cylindrical shape gives it a great aerodynamics, which allows it to assert itself against the powerful winds of the region. Built on concrete pillars, the tower thus resists frequent earthquakes.

To visit the Shanghai Tower, you will climb to one of the fastest lifts in the world: strong sensations in sight! And from above, we are rewarded with a view of the city impossible to forget.

4. Canton Tower (604 m)

Located in Guangzhou and the fourth highest tower in the world, the Canton Tower houses a museum, a shopping centre and panoramic restaurants. In addition to being a tourist structure, it also includes television facilities. Its twisted form makes it a true wonder, especially when it lights up at the dawn of the day.

5. Abraj Al Bait Towers (601 m)

Composed of seven skyscrapers, the Abraham Al Bait Towers is located in Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Abraj literally means tour and Al Bait, the house . Completed in 2012, their work lasted eight years.

The highest of its towers, the Makkah Clock Royal Tower, is 601 metres high, making it one of the highest in the world. This one is surmounted by a clock of 40 meters in diameter, visible to kilometers in the round.

6. Ping An Finance Centre (599 m)

In the Shenzhen business district of China, the sixth highest tower in the world is erected. This giant was inaugurated in 2017. Its observation platform is 562 metres high.

7. Lotte World Tower (555 m)

During its opening in 2017, this skyscraper Seoul South Korea was the world's fifth highest skyscraper. About 20 different glasses cover the surface, for an impressive result in the landscape of Seoul.

There are so many shops as offices or hotel rooms, and of course an observation platform.

8. One World Trade Center (546.2 m)

Built in memory of the twin towers demolished during the 11 September 2001 attack, this tower is part of the memorial located at the original location of the World Trade Center, in the New York district Manhattan .

9. CN Tower (553.3 m)

Let's now make room for the second American building of this top. The CN Tower has become the emblem of the Canadian city of Toronto . Glass glazing, panoramic restaurant and observation platform: this is what you will find in this large telecommunications centre that is one of the highest towers in the world.

10. CTF Finance Centre (530 m)

In Canton, China is the CTF Finance Centre, in the tenth place of the highest towers in the world. It is one of the fastest lifts in the world, in which you scroll at a speed of 20 meters per second. This skyscraper houses a hotel, residences and offices.

11. Taipei 101 (508.2 m)

With the capital of Taiwan, this building has 101 floors, which earned its name. It has both a large office complex and tourist attractions: observatory, chic signs, commercial gallery and panoramic restaurants.

12. Lakhta Center (462 m)

Headquarter of the Gazprom company and higher European skyscraper, the Lakhta Center is located in St. Petersburg Russia. It peaks at 462 metres above the Gulf of Finland.

13. Petronas Twin Towers (452 m)

We finish this ranking of the highest towers in the world with the twin towers Petronas. Inaugurated in 1998 at the end of six years of work, Kuala Lumpur The Malay capital. It was at the beginning of the installation site of the Petronas oil group, but the towers were rehabilitated.

Today they have a shopping centre, a cinema, an aquarium, a concert hall and even a mosque.

14. Projects of towers and towers under construction

This top of the world’s highest towers is not frozen in time. Indeed, we have selected 5 towers that, once built, will deconstruct some of the structures previously cited.

Kingdom Tower (1000 m)

Do you think the Burj Khalifa is the incarnation of the madness of grandeur? It was without counting on this Saudi architectural project! And yes: once it's built, the Kingdom Tower should reach the kilometer of height! This project should be finalized for the year 2025.

Suzhou Zhongnan Center (729 m)

This 103-storey skyscraper has been under construction since 2020 and is located in the city of Suzhou in China.

Lakhta Center 2 (project presented in May 2021) (703 m)

The architectural project of this St. Petersburg building in Russia was presented in May 2021. Its highest residential floor will peak at 590 meters. It will also have the world’s highest observation platform. Its total height will reach 703 meters.

Its exact location has not been unveiled, but we already know that the structure will be next to the Lakhta Center.

Goldin Finance 117 (596.6 m)

The work of this Chinese tower in Tianjin began in 2008. After several interruptions, they should end in 2022. Most of its premises will be occupied by offices.

Wuhan Greenland Center – 636 m

This 96-storey skyscraper is located in Wuhan, China. Its construction is expected to end for the year 2022.

Now you know where to put your luggage to head into the clouds at the top of one of the highest towers in the world!