Defying heights: these are the tallest buildings in the world

Be closer to heaven. That is one of the premises that for decades has guided architects in the race to build a building that manages to challenge heights and take the crown as the tallest in the world, a goal that becomes more difficult to achieve every year. get over.

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In fact, a new contender joins this competition: the Jeddah Tower.

This skyscraper, which is being built in Saudi Arabia, is designed to reach a height of 1000 meters. If achieved, this building would be almost 200 meters higher than any other that has been built.

While that happens, we will tell you which buildings have managed to caress the clouds and at some point in history took the title of the highest.

This ‘giant’, located in Dubai, currently holds the record for the highest infrastructure at 828 meters. To measure its size, just say that This figure is equivalent to three Eiffel towers stacked on top of each other.

The Burj Khalifa has also managed to break other records. His list of achievements includes having the tallest elevator in a building, the highest restaurant from ground level, and the most floors in a building (163).

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This 118-story skyscraper is as tall as seven Statues of Liberty. That is, it measures about 679 meters.

The building is located in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and was built with the aim of paying tribute to the country’s independence.

Merdeka 118

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Inaugurated in 2016, this building reaches a height of 632 meters, giving it the title of the tallest in China.

This construction is also known for being one of the most sustainable. To get an idea, the skyscraper houses 200 wind turbines on the roof to provide electricity for the place.

Shanghai Tower

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Also located in Saudi Arabia, this skyscraper houses several apartment floors and a hotel at 601 meters high. Its construction was completed in 2012 and, beyond its length, Its distinctive feature is having the tallest clock tower in the world.

Royal Clock Tower of Mecca

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This construction is located in the financial district of Shenzhen, Guangdong (China). It is 599 meters high and 115 floors that mostly serve as offices.

The site also has an observation tower, a shopping center, a conference center, a large central atrium and 80 elevators.

Ping An Financial Center

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