Tall building facts
Skyscrapers: how tall they are and when they were built. 177 facts.
Torre Moeve in Madrid stands about 248 metres tall; its construction dates from 2008.
Source: Wikipedia: Torre Moeve (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q519568 (CC0)
Triumph Palace in Moscow stands about 264 metres tall; its construction dates from 2006.
Source: Wikipedia: Triumph Palace (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q80367 (CC0)
Bitexco Financial Tower stands about 266 metres tall; its construction dates from 2010.
Source: Wikipedia: Bitexco Financial Tower (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q638512 (CC0)
The Center in Hong Kong stands about 346 metres tall; its construction dates from 1998.
Source: Wikipedia: The Center (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q130478 (CC0)
Singer Building stands about 187 metres tall; its construction dates from 1908.
Source: Wikipedia: Singer Building (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q651362 (CC0)
Bank of America Plaza in Atlanta stands about 312 metres tall; its construction dates from 1992.
Source: Wikipedia: Bank of America Plaza (Atlanta) (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q499486 (CC0)
Trump World Tower in Manhattan stands about 262 metres tall; its construction dates from 2001.
Source: Wikipedia: Trump World Tower (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q844324 (CC0)
Plaza Hotel stands about 76 metres tall; its construction dates from 1907.
Source: Wikipedia: Plaza Hotel (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q1066676 (CC0)
4 Times Square in Manhattan stands about 246 metres tall; its construction dates from 1999.
Source: Wikipedia: 4 Times Square (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q687413 (CC0)
Edifício Copan stands about 118 metres tall; its construction dates from 1952.
Source: Wikipedia: Edifício Copan (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q632566 (CC0)
Avaz Twist Tower in Centar Municipality stands about 172 metres tall; its construction dates from 2008.
Source: Wikipedia: Avaz Twist Tower (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q790278 (CC0)
Shimao International Plaza in Shanghai stands about 333 metres tall; its construction dates from 2006.
Source: Wikipedia: Shanghai Shimao Festival City (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q1161278 (CC0)
4 World Trade Center in Manhattan stands about 298 metres tall; its construction dates from 2008.
Source: Wikipedia: 4 World Trade Center (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q1351208 (CC0)
Grand Lisboa in Macau stands about 261 metres tall; its construction dates from 2008.
Source: Wikipedia: Grand Lisboa (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q1033099 (CC0)
Tour First in Courbevoie stands about 231 metres tall; its construction dates from 1974.
Source: Wikipedia: Tour First (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q1509747 (CC0)
Kingkey 100 in Guiyuan Subdistrict stands about 442 metres tall; its construction dates from 2011.
Source: Wikipedia: KK100 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q1470046 (CC0)
One Canada Square in Isle of Dogs stands about 235 metres tall; its construction dates from 1991.
Source: Wikipedia: One Canada Square (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q503477 (CC0)
First Canadian Place in Toronto stands about 298 metres tall; its construction dates from 1975.
Source: Wikipedia: First Canadian Place (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q1052475 (CC0)
Istanbul Sapphire in Istanbul stands about 261 metres tall; its construction dates from 2011.
Source: Wikipedia: Istanbul Sapphire (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q166882 (CC0)
Two Prudential Plaza stands about 303 metres tall; its construction dates from 1990.
Source: Wikipedia: Two Prudential Plaza (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q1121971 (CC0)
Millennium Tower in Vienna stands about 202 metres tall; its construction dates from 1999.
Source: Wikipedia: Millennium Tower (Vienna) (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q80495 (CC0)
Gran Torre Costanera in Santiago stands about 300 metres tall; its construction dates from 2013.
Source: Wikipedia: Gran Torre Costanera (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q1542408 (CC0)
Philadelphia City Hall in Philadelphia stands about 167 metres tall; its construction dates from 1901.
Source: Wikipedia: Philadelphia City Hall (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q1138183 (CC0)
Torre de Cristal in Madrid stands about 249 metres tall; its construction dates from 2009.
Source: Wikipedia: Torre de Cristal (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q953610 (CC0)
Emperador Castellana Tower in Madrid stands about 230 metres tall; its construction dates from 2008.
Source: Wikipedia: Torre Emperador (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q1364354 (CC0)
731 Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan stands about 246 metres tall; its construction dates from 2005.
Source: Wikipedia: 731 Lexington Avenue (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q875078 (CC0)
China Zun in Jianwai Subdistrict stands about 528 metres tall; its construction dates from 2018.
Source: Wikipedia: China Zun (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q197833 (CC0)
Vehicle Assembly Building in Brevard County stands about 160 metres tall; its construction dates from 1966.
Source: Wikipedia: Vehicle Assembly Building (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q901058 (CC0)
Aspire Tower in Doha stands about 300 metres tall; its construction dates from 2000.
Source: Wikipedia: Aspire Tower (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q737602 (CC0)
Ocean Heights in Emirate of Dubai stands about 310 metres tall; its construction dates from 2010.
Source: Wikipedia: Ocean Heights (Dubai) (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q134124 (CC0)
Elite Residence in Dubai stands about 381 metres tall; its construction dates from 2012.
Source: Wikipedia: Elite Residence (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q1330847 (CC0)
CitySpire in Manhattan stands about 248 metres tall; its construction dates from 1987.
Source: Wikipedia: CitySpire (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q910101 (CC0)
CTF Finance Centre in Guangzhou stands about 530 metres tall; its construction dates from 2016.
Source: Wikipedia: Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q168575 (CC0)
JPMorgan Chase Tower in Houston stands about 305 metres tall; its construction dates from 1982.
Source: Wikipedia: JPMorgan Chase Tower (Houston) (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q935919 (CC0)
Eurasia in Moscow stands about 309 metres tall; its construction dates from 2015.
Source: Wikipedia: Eurasia (skyscraper) (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q1374287 (CC0)
28 Liberty Street in Manhattan stands about 248 metres tall; its construction dates from 1961.
Source: Wikipedia: 28 Liberty Street (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q1050074 (CC0)
Tower 42 in City of London stands about 183 metres tall; its construction dates from 1980.
Source: Wikipedia: Tower 42 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q1331574 (CC0)
8 Canada Square in London Borough of Tower Hamlets stands about 200 metres tall; its construction dates from 2002.
Source: Wikipedia: 8 Canada Square (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q572887 (CC0)
Post Tower in Stadtbezirk Bonn stands about 162 metres tall; its construction dates from 2002.
Source: Wikipedia: Post Tower (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q167195 (CC0)
SEG Plaza in Huaqiangbei Subdistrict stands about 292 metres tall; its construction dates from 2000.
Source: Wikipedia: SEG Plaza (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q1368798 (CC0)
Pirelli Tower in Milan stands about 110 metres tall; its construction dates from 1960.
Source: Wikipedia: Pirelli Tower (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q920809 (CC0)
HHHR Tower stands about 317 metres tall; its construction dates from 2009.
Source: Wikipedia: HHHR Tower (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q1470076 (CC0)
Al Yaqoub Tower in Emirate of Dubai stands about 330 metres tall; its construction dates from 2012.
Source: Wikipedia: AHS Tower (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q1808295 (CC0)
Bahrain World Trade Center in Manama stands about 240 metres tall; its construction dates from 2008.
Source: Wikipedia: Bahrain World Trade Center (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q511612 (CC0)
Gate of Europe stands about 114 metres tall; its construction dates from 1996.
Source: Wikipedia: Gate of Europe (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q1141262 (CC0)
8 Spruce Street in Manhattan stands about 300 metres tall; its construction dates from 2011.
Source: Wikipedia: 8 Spruce (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q274916 (CC0)
Wells Fargo Plaza in Houston stands about 302 metres tall; its construction dates from 1983.
Source: Wikipedia: Wells Fargo Plaza (Houston) (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q57767 (CC0)
AON Hanoi Landmark Tower in Mễ Trì stands about 346 metres tall; its construction dates from 2011.
Source: Wikipedia: Landmark 72 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q609140 (CC0)
One Raffles Place in Raffles Place stands about 280 metres tall; its construction dates from 1986.
Source: Wikipedia: One Raffles Place (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q333305 (CC0)
Torre Picasso stands about 157 metres tall; its construction dates from 1988.
Source: Wikipedia: Torre Picasso (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q1364394 (CC0)
The Marina Torch stands about 352 metres tall; its construction dates from 2011.
Source: Wikipedia: The Marina Torch (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q1808317 (CC0)
Evolution Tower in Moscow stands about 255 metres tall; its construction dates from 2014.
Source: Wikipedia: Evolution Tower (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q1985903 (CC0)
BMW Headquarters in Munich stands about 101 metres tall; its construction dates from 1972.
Source: Wikipedia: BMW Headquarters (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q526963 (CC0)
Comcast Center stands about 297 metres tall; its construction dates from 2008.
Source: Wikipedia: Comcast Center (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q1113808 (CC0)
Torre PwC in Madrid stands about 236 metres tall; its construction dates from 2008.
Source: Wikipedia: Torre PwC (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q651643 (CC0)
New York World Building in Manhattan stands about 107 metres tall; its construction dates from 1890.
Source: Wikipedia: New York World Building (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q956198 (CC0)
Wuhan Greenland Center in Wuhan stands about 476 metres tall; its construction dates from 2012.
Source: Wikipedia: Wuhan Greenland Center (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q143235 (CC0)
20 Exchange Place in Manhattan stands about 226 metres tall; its construction dates from 1931.
Source: Wikipedia: 20 Exchange Place (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q212831 (CC0)
Tour Hekla in Puteaux stands about 220 metres tall; its construction dates from 2022.
Source: Wikipedia: Tour Hekla (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q17640070 (CC0)
Los Angeles City Hall in Los Angeles stands about 138 metres tall; its construction dates from 1928.
Source: Wikipedia: Los Angeles City Hall (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q368489 (CC0)