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Top 10 largest buildings in the world

As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, here are the top ten largest buildings in the world:

1.Burj Khalifa –

Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest building in the world.

Standing at a height of 828 meters (2,717 feet) with 163 floors, it is an iconic skyscraper and a major tourist attraction.

2. Shanghai Tower –

Found in Shanghai, China, the Shanghai Tower is the second tallest building globally.

Shanghai Lujiazui global financial district at sunset with golden sunshine.

It stands at a height of 632 meters (2,073 feet) with 128 floors. The tower’s unique twisting design is visually striking.

3. Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower –

Situated in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower is part of the larger Abraj Al-Bait complex.

It reaches a height of 601 meters (1,972 feet) with 120 floors. The clock face on the tower is one of the largest in the world.

4. Ping An Finance Center –

Located in Shenzhen, China, the Ping An Finance Center is the fourth tallest building worldwide.

It reaches a height of 599 meters (1,965 feet) with 115 floors. The tower houses offices, a hotel, and observation decks.

5. Lotte World Tower –

Situated in Seoul, South Korea, the Lotte World Tower

stands at a height of 555 meters (1,821 feet) with 123 floors. It is a mixed-use building featuring a hotel, residential units, offices, and an observation deck.

6. One World Trade Center –

Built in New York City, United States, as a memorial to the World Trade Center,

One World Trade Center reaches a height of 541 meters (1,776 feet) with 94 floors. It is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.

7. Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre

Found in Guangzhou, China, the Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre

It is 530 meters (1,739 feet) tall with 111 floors. It houses a hotel, offices, and shopping malls.

8. Tianjin CTF Finance Centre –

Situated in Tianjin, China, the Tianjin CTF Finance Centre

It stands at a height of 530 meters (1,739 feet) with 98 floors. It includes a hotel, offices, and apartments.

9. CITIC Tower –

Located in Beijing, China, the CITIC Tower

It reaches a height of 528 meters (1,732 feet) with 109 floors. It serves as the headquarters for CITIC Group, a state-owned conglomerate.

10. TAIPEI 101 –

Found in Taipei, Taiwan, TAIPEI 101 was once the tallest building globally before being surpassed by the Burj Khalifa.

It stands at a height of 508 meters (1,667 feet) with 101 floors. The tower features a large tuned mass damper to counteract strong winds and earthquakes.

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