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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.