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World's Tallest Skyscrapers

Pictures of the Tallest Buildings in the World

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The skyscrapers in this photo gallery are the tallest of the tall. Click below for pictures, facts, and building height statistics. For more skyscrapers, including famous skyscrapers in history, also see:

Images 1-12 of 12

  1. Burj Khalifa, the Dubai TowerBurj Khalifa in the United Arab Emirates
  2. Taipei 101 Tower509 meters / 1,670 feet tall
  3. Shanghai World Financial Centre 492 meters / 1,600 feet tall
  4. International Commerce Centre (ICC)484 meters / 1,587.9 feet tall
  5. The Petronas Towers452 meters / 1,483 feet tall
  6. Sears Tower (Willis Tower)442 meters / 1,450 feet tall
  7. The Jin Mao Building421 meters / 1,381 feet tall
  8. Two International Finance Centre (IFC) 414 meters / 1,362 feet tall
  9. CITIC Plaza, Guangzhou391 meters / 1,283 feet tall
  10. Shun Hing Square 384 meters / 1,260 feet tall
  11. Empire State BuildingEmpire State Building in New York City. 381 meters / 1,250 feet tall
  12. Central Plaza, Hong Kong374 meters / 1,227 feet tall

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