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Towers are most often built to use their height for various purposes, and can stand alone or as part of a larger structure. Some common purposes are for telecommunications, and as a viewing platform. The Tokyo Skytree, completed in 2012, is 634 m (2,080 ft), making it the tallest tower in the world. Spinnaker Tower.
Find out the names, heights, types, and locations of the tallest structures in the world, including skyscrapers, masts, platforms, and towers. See the latest updates and historical records as of 2024.
Find the 100 tallest completed buildings in the world in 2024, with filters by country, city, status, material, function and height criteria. Learn the definitions and details of each category and see the seminal tall buildings case studies.
A comprehensive list of 95 buildings that reach a height of 350 m or more, as of October 2024. See the ranking criteria, history, and location of the world's tallest buildings, including Burj Khalifa, Merdeka 118, and Shanghai Tower.
A list of the tallest skyscrapers in the world by standard height, with other details like floor count, observation decks, and year built. See the latest updates on the status and rankings of these megatall buildings, including Burj Khalifa, Merdeka 118, and Shanghai Tower.
Explore the history of the world's tallest buildings from 1890 to the present day with this interactive timeline. See images, statistics and write-ups of each skyscraper that held the title of tallest in the world.
Learn about the history and features of the tallest buildings in the world, as ranked by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. See the list of 25 skyscrapers, their locations, heights, and years of completion.
