List of tallest buildings and structures in the world by country
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This is a list of the tallest buildings and structures by country. The list directly includes the tallest buildings and structures
for each country, and where appropriate, it also points to more detailed country-specific lists.
See also: Tallest structures in Canada, List of tallest buildings in Montreal, List of tallest buildings in Toronto
Cancelled projects:
Under Construction:
Buildings Under Construction
See also: List of tallest buildings in the United States, List of tallest structures in the United States
More than 1146 high rise towers are already constructed and more than 253 under construction in Mumbai alone as of May 2010.
15 Tallest Buildings in Jakarta
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Tallest Towers in Jakarta
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Tallest Building in Surabaya
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Under Construction
On Hold
Under construction (excluding residential) (> 100m)
See also: List of tallest structures in Bulgaria
See also: Tallest buildings in Finland, List of tallest structures in Finland
See also: List of tallest structures in Germany
See also: List of tallest buildings and structures in Greece
In the Republic of Ireland
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Top 10:
See also: List of tallest structures in the former Soviet Union.
See also: List of tallest structures in Switzerland
See also: List of tallest buildings and structures in Australia
Nonbuilding structure
Nonbuilding structures, also referred to simply as structures, are those not designed for continuous human occupancy. The term is used by architects and structural engineers to distinctly identify structures that are not buildings....
for each country, and where appropriate, it also points to more detailed country-specific lists.
Algeria
- Kenadsa longwave transmitterKenadsa longwave transmitterKenadsa longwave transmitter is a longwave transmitter of the Algerian Broadcasting Company situated at Kenadsa near Bechar, which transmits the program of Chaine 1 with a power of 2000 kW on 153 kHz. Kenadsa longwave transmitter, among the most powerful broadcasting transmitters in the world, uses...
, 357 m (1,171 ft) - Tipaza Longwave TransmitterTipaza Longwave TransmitterTipaza Longwave Transmitter is the facility of the Algerian Broadcasting Company for transmitting French-speaking programs on the longwave frequency of 252 kHz. Tipaza Longwave Transmitter, which is situated near Tipaza at 36°33'58" N and 2°28'50" E, has a transmission power of 1500 kW during the...
, 355 m (1,165 ft) - Great Mosque of AlgiersGreat Mosque of AlgiersThe Great Mosque of Algiers or “Djama’a al-Kebir” is a mosque in Algiers, Algeria, located very close to Algiers Harbor. An inscription on the minbar منبر) or the pulpit testifies to fact that the mosque was built in 1097. It is also known by several other names such as Grand Mosque d'Alger,...
, 300 m (984 ft) (ready by 2010) - Ain Beida Transmitter, Ain Beida, 278 m (912 ft)
- Les Trembles Transmitter, Les Trembles, 270 m (886 ft)
- Bahia CenterBahia CenterBahia Center is a skyscraper in Oran, Algeria. This 31-floor tower houses a shopping mall and a 500-room hotel.-External links:**...
, 161.4 m (530 ft) (ready by 2010) - Sheraton Oran Hotel and TowersSheraton Oran Hotel and TowersSheraton Oran Hotel and Towers is a luxury five-star hotel in Oran, Algeria, operated by Sheraton. The hotel contains 321 rooms, 39 suites and 1 presidential suite. It contains a banquet centre with 3 ballrooms, each measuring 820 square metres...
, 77 m (253 ft) - Mohammedia Tower, 70 m (230 ft)
- Sonatrach HQ, 64 m (210 ft)
Egypt
- Suez Canal overhead line crossingSuez Canal overhead line crossingThe Suez Canal overhead line crossing is an important electrical power line built across the Suez Canal in 1998, located in the city of Suez, Suez Governorate, Egypt...
, 221 m (725 ft) - Cairo TowerCairo TowerThe Cairo Tower is a free-standing concrete tower located in Cairo, Egypt. At , it has been the tallest structure in Egypt and North Africa for 50 years...
, 187 m (614 ft) - Great Pyramid of GizaGreat Pyramid of GizaThe Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now El Giza, Egypt. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact...
, built c. 2570 BC, tallest structure until c. 1300, originally 146.5 m (481 ft), currently 138.75 m (455 ft) - Red Pyramid of Sneferu, built c. 2600 BC, world's tallest structure until 2570 BC, 105 m (344 ft)
Kenya
- New Central Bank TowerNew Central Bank TowerNew Central Bank Tower, also known as Times Tower, is a 38 storey office tower in Nairobi, Kenya. At 140m, it is the tallest tower in East and Central Africa, earning the title in May 2000, along with a 7 story banking complex and an 11-split story car park...
(NairobiNairobiNairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is...
), 140 m (459 ft) - Teleposta Towers (NairobiNairobiNairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is...
), 120 m (394 ft)(38 floors) - Kenyatta International Conference CentreKenyatta International Conference CentreKenyatta International Conference Centre is a 30-storey building located in Nairobi, Kenya.It is located in the central business district of Nairobi. It is a venue for conferences, meetings, exhibitions and special events within a walking distance of several five star hotels...
(NairobiNairobiNairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is...
) 105 m (344.5 ft) - NSSF Building (NairobiNairobiNairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is...
), 103 m (338 ft)
Mauritius
- Bank of Mauritius Headquarters, Port LouisPort Louis-Economy:The economy is dominated by its port, which handles Mauritius' international trade. The port was founded by the French who preferred Port Louis as the City is shielded by the Port Louis/Moka mountain range. It is the largest container handling facility in the Indian Ocean and can...
, 124 m (407 ft) - Mauritius Telecom Tower, Port Louis, 110 m (361 ft)
- Malherbes Station Transmitter, CurepipeCurepipeCurepipe is a town centrally situated in Mauritius, an island country in the southwest Indian Ocean. It is second in size and importance to Port Louis, the capital....
, 97 m (318 ft)
Morocco
- Nador transmitterNador transmitterNador transmitter is the main transmission facility for longwave and shortwave of Medi 1 Radio, a privately owned broadcasting company of Morocco. It is situated approximately 18 kilometres south of the city of Nador and a few kilometres south of Selouane at 35°2'29"N and 2°55'7"W.The longwave...
, NadorNadorNador is a city located in the northeastern Rif region of Morocco. The city is a Mediterranean port on the Bḥar Ameẓẓyan lagoon , and it is the major trading center in the region for fish, fruit, and livestock...
, 3 guyed masts each 380 m (1,247 ft) tall - Hassan II MosqueHassan II MosqueThe Hassan II Mosque is a religious building in Casablanca, Morocco. It is the largest mosque in the country and the 7th largest mosque in the world. Its minaret is the world's tallest at .It stands on a promontory looking out to the Atlantic...
, CasablancaCasablancaCasablanca is a city in western Morocco, located on the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of the Grand Casablanca region.Casablanca is Morocco's largest city as well as its chief port. It is also the biggest city in the Maghreb. The 2004 census recorded a population of 2,949,805 in the prefecture...
, 210 m (689 ft), the tallest minaretMinaretA minaret مناره , sometimes مئذنه) is a distinctive architectural feature of Islamic mosques, generally a tall spire with an onion-shaped or conical crown, usually either free standing or taller than any associated support structure. The basic form of a minaret includes a base, shaft, and gallery....
in the world - Casablanca Twin CenterCasablanca Twin CenterThe Casablanca Twin Center is a complex of two skyscrapers located at Casablanca, Morocco. The two structures, the West Tower and the East Tower have 28 floors each. It is a complex of shops, offices and a 5 star hotel...
, Casablanca, 115 m (377 ft)
South Africa
- Chimney (smoke stack) of SASOL III Synthetic Fuel Production Plant, Secunda, 301 m (988 ft)
- Chimney (smoke stack) of Duvha Power StationDuvha Power StationDuvha Power Station in Mpumalanga, South Africa, is a coal-fired power plant operated by Eskom. The tall chimneys at Duvha are the tallest structures in Africa.-History:...
, WitbankWitbankWitbank , also known as eMalahleni is a city situated on the Highveld of Mpumalanga, South Africa, within the eMalahleni Local Municipality. The name Witbank is Afrikaans for White Ridge and is named after a white sandstone outcrop where wagon transport drivers rested...
, 300 m (984 ft) - Chimney (smoke stack) of Lethabo Power Station, SasolburgSasolburgSasolburg is a large industrial town in the far north of the Free State province of South Africa. Sasolburg is further sub-divided into three areas: Sasolburg proper, Vaalpark and Zamdela...
, 275 m (902 ft) - Carlton CentreCarlton CentreThe Carlton Centre is a skyscraper and shopping centre located in downtown Johannesburg, South Africa. At , it has been the tallest building in Africa for 38 years. The Carlton Centre has 50 floors. The foundations of the two buildings in the complex are 3.5m in diameter and extend 20m down to the...
, tallest building in Africa, 223 m (732 ft) - The Hillbrow TowerHillbrow TowerThe Hillbrow Tower is a tall tower located in the suburb of Hillbrow in Johannesburg, South Africa. At , it has been the tallest structure and tower in Africa for 40 years, and it was also the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere until 1978, when surpassed by the 270m Mount Isa Chimney in...
, microwave tower, JohannesburgJohannesburgJohannesburg also known as Jozi, Jo'burg or Egoli, is the largest city in South Africa, by population. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, having the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa...
, 269 m (883 ft) - Sentech Tower and SABC Radiopark, Transmission Tower, JohannesburgJohannesburgJohannesburg also known as Jozi, Jo'burg or Egoli, is the largest city in South Africa, by population. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, having the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa...
, 239 m (784 ft)
Argentina
- Trelew Omega Tower, TrelewTrelew-References:La Pasión según Trelew, Espejo de la Argentina, 1997, Editorial Planeta Argentina S.A.I.C.; Third Edition: April 2000, Buenos Aires, ISBN 950-742-859-3-External links:* * * *...
, 366 m (1,201 ft) (demolished) - Torre EspacialTorre EspacialTorre Espacial or Torre Interama is a 228 metre -high observation tower in the Villa Soldati section of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The tower was built in 1980 in the Parque de la Ciudad amusement park, and has observation decks at 220, 124 and 185 metres of height. From the highest one it is possible...
, Buenos AiresBuenos AiresBuenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
, 228 m (748 ft) - Le Parc Figueroa AlcortaLe Parc Figueroa AlcortaLe Parc Figueroa Alcorta is a residential complex comprised by the Alcorta and Cavia towers. The tallest one is 173m tall, and the Alcorta tower is 120m tall....
, Buenos AiresBuenos AiresBuenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
, 172.8 m (567 ft) - Renoir TowersRenoir TowersThe Renoir Towers are two residential towers currently under development in the Puerto Madero neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina....
, Buenos Aires, 175 m (574 ft) - El Faro towersEl Faro towersThe El Faro Towers is a complex of two, twin interconnected towers located in the neighbourhood of Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires, Argentina.- Structure :They have a total height of and an area of...
, Buenos Aires, 170 m (558 ft) - Mulieris towersMulieris towersTorres Mulieris are two towers of 44 floors each. They are located in the Puerto Madero neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina.Developed by Creaurban, a unit of the Macri Group, the two residential buildings were completed in 2009, and became the fifth-tallest buildings in Argentina....
, Buenos Aires, 164 m (538 ft) - Repsol-YPF towerRepsol-YPF towerThe Repsol-YPF tower is a corporate high-rise building designed by internationally recognized architect César Pelli constructed in the Puerto Madero barrio of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Construction began in 2005, and the office building was completed in September 2008. The building is tall and...
, Buenos Aires, 160 m (525 ft) - Chateau Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires, 1155 m (3,789 ft)
- Le Parc towerLe Parc towerLe Parc Tower is a high-rise building located at the intersection of Avenida Cerviño and Fray Justo Santamaria de Oro in the neighborhood of Palermo in Buenos Aires, Argentina....
, Buenos Aires, 157 m (515 ft) - Torres del Yacht, Buenos Aires, 140.8 m (462 ft)
- BankBoston tower, Buenos Aires, 137.2 m (450 ft)
- Alas BuildingAlas BuildingThe Alas Building is a residential and office building located in the San Nicolás section of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It stands at a height of 141 metres and houses 41 floors....
, Buenos Aires, 132.1 m (433 ft) - Madero Office, Buenos Aires, 131 m (430 ft)
- Dolfines Guaraní, Rosario, 136 m (446 ft)
- Capitalinas Towers, Córdoba City, 135 m (443 ft)
Brazil
- Brasilia TV TowerBrasilia TV TowerThe Brasília TV Tower was completed in 1967 at a height of 218 meters, but in 1987 another 6 meter was added by the TV channel Bandeirantes. Now the TV Tower is 224 m height....
, BrasíliaBrasíliaBrasília is the capital city of Brazil. The name is commonly spelled Brasilia in English. The city and its District are located in the Central-West region of the country, along a plateau known as Planalto Central. It has a population of about 2,557,000 as of the 2008 IBGE estimate, making it the...
, 224 m (735 ft) - Mirante do ValeMirante do ValeMirante do Vale Building , commonly called Mirante do Vale, is a 170-metre office skyscraper located in São Paulo, Brazil, in the area of Downtown São Paulo and Vale do Anhangabaú...
, São PauloSão PauloSão Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, 170 m (558 ft) - Edifício ItáliaEdifício ItáliaEdifício Itália is a 168 metre tall 46 story skyscraper in São Paulo, Brazil, built from 1956 to 1965. It hosts the Circolo Italiano foundation and Terraço Italia restaurant in its 44th floor. It also has a rooftop observation deck, open for tourists.Edifício Itália was designed by...
, São PauloSão PauloSão Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, 168 m (551 ft) - Rio Sul CenterRio Sul CenterRio Sul Center is the tallest building in Rio de Janeiro at 164 meters 50 floors and was constructed in 1982. A hotel next to this building is planned for construction in the future....
, Rio de JaneiroRio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, 164 m (538 ft) - Altino Arantes BuildingAltino Arantes BuildingThe Altino Arantes Building also known as the Banespa Building, is an important skyscraper located in São Paulo, Brazil.-History:The building was constructed to be the headquarters of the Bank of the State of São Paulo , between 1939 and 1947. It remained the tallest building of the city for two...
, São PauloSão PauloSão Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, 161 m (528 ft) - 105 Lélio Gama St.105 Lélio Gama St.Lelio Gama 105 St. is a skyscraper located in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. It was completed in 1980, and is 145 metres tall, with 40 floors. It is currently the second tallest building in Rio de Janeiro.-External links:*...
, Rio de JaneiroRio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, 160 m (523 ft)
Canada
- CN TowerCN TowerThe CN Tower is a communications and observation tower in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Standing tall, it was completed in 1976, becoming the world's tallest free-standing structure and world's tallest tower at the time. It held both records for 34 years until the completion of the Burj...
, 553 m (1,814 ft), was tallest free-standing structure in the world on land until 12 September 2007, when it was surpassed by the Burj Khalifa (officially surpassed when the Burj Khalifa opened, on 4 January 2010). - Cape Race LORAN-C transmission mastCape Race LORAN-C transmitterThe Cape Race LORAN-C transmitter is a LORAN-C transmitter at Cape Race, Newfoundland, Canada.The Cape Race LORAN-C transmitter was used as an antenna tower until February 2, 1993. It was a 411.48 m tall guyed mast, built in 1965...
, 411.48 m (1,350 ft) ( collapsed in 1993, replaced afterwards by 260.3 m (854 ft) tall mast) - Inco SuperstackInco SuperstackThe mine at the Inco Superstack is the source for 100% of the nickel used to make the batteries for Toyota's Pruis.The Inco Superstack in Sudbury, Ontario, with a height of , is the tallest chimney in Canada and the Western hemisphere, and the second tallest freestanding chimney in the world after...
, tallest freestanding chimney in the Western hemisphere, 381 m (1,250 ft) - CBC TowerCBC TowerThe CBC Tower was a 371 metre high guyed mast for FM- and TV-transmission located atop Mont-Carmel near Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada. The tower was built in 1972 and it served for several decades as Quebec's primary CBC transmission point and also served several radio and television stations for the...
, Shawinigan, QuebecShawinigan, QuebecShawinigan is a city located on the Saint-Maurice River in the Mauricie area in Quebec, Canada. It has a population of approximately 51,904 people ....
, 371 m (1,217 ft) ( demolished in 2001, replaced?) - First Canadian PlaceFirst Canadian PlaceFirst Canadian Place is a skyscraper in the financial district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at the northwest corner of King and Bay streets, and is the location of the Toronto headquarters of the Bank of Montreal. At , it is Canada's tallest skyscraper and the 15th tallest building in North America...
, tallest building in Canada. Built in 1975, 72 floors, 298 m (978 ft) (355 m (1,165 ft) to antenna) - Saint Joseph's OratorySaint Joseph's OratorySaint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, , is a Roman Catholic minor basilica and national shrine on the west slope of Mount Royal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.-History:...
, tallest church in Canada
See also: Tallest structures in Canada, List of tallest buildings in Montreal, List of tallest buildings in Toronto
Chile
- Titanium La PortadaTitanium La PortadaThe Torre Titanium La Portada is an office building in Santiago, Chile. Located in the capital's high-end financial district of El Golf, it is the tallest skyscraper in the country. Construction began in January 2007, and was completed in January 2010...
, 190 m (623 ft) - Marriott Hotel, 145 m (476 ft)
- CTC Corporate Building, a.k.a. Telefónica Tower, 141 m (463 ft)
- Torre EntelTorre EntelTorre Entel is the name of a 127.4 meter high TV and telecommunications tower in Santiago, Chile. Torre Entel has an observation deck open for visitors. Construction began in 1970 during Eduardo Frei Montalva term as president and it was inaugurated in 1974. In 1976 it carried its first...
, 127 m (417 ft)
Colombia
- Colpatria TowerTorre ColpatriaTorre Colpatria is a 50-story skyscraper located at the area of San Diego in Bogotá, Colombia. It is the tallest in the country and the second tallest in South America. It was constructed from 1978 until 1979, and has a total height of...
(Torre Colpatria), in BogotáBogotáBogotá, Distrito Capital , from 1991 to 2000 called Santa Fé de Bogotá, is the capital, and largest city, of Colombia. It is also designated by the national constitution as the capital of the department of Cundinamarca, even though the city of Bogotá now comprises an independent Capital district...
, 196 m (643 ft) (The tallest Colombian building). - Cali TowerCali TowerTorre de Cali is a 46-storey skyscraper in downtown Cali, Colombia. The tower has a full height of 205 metres if the communication masts atop are counted...
(Torre de Cali), in CaliCalìCalì, also written in English as Cali, is an Italian surname, widespread mainly in the Ionian side of Sicily.For the surname Calì is assumed the origin of the Greek word kalos , or from its Sanskrit root kali, "time."The surname refers to:...
, 183 m (600 ft) (The tallest Colombian structure when including the antenae). - World Trade CenterCentro de Comercio InternacionalCentro de Comercio Internacional is a skyscraper located in Bogotá, Colombia. The building is 190m/623 ft, 50 floors. The building is another neighbor of the largest skyscraper in Colombia, Torre Colpatria. Inside this building are located some offices of Davivienda Bank, that recently...
, in BogotáBogotáBogotá, Distrito Capital , from 1991 to 2000 called Santa Fé de Bogotá, is the capital, and largest city, of Colombia. It is also designated by the national constitution as the capital of the department of Cundinamarca, even though the city of Bogotá now comprises an independent Capital district...
, 190 m (623 ft) - Torre Coltejer, in MedellínMedellínMedellín , officially the Municipio de Medellín or Municipality of Medellín, is the second largest city in Colombia. It is in the Aburrá Valley, one of the more northerly of the Andes in South America. It has a population of 2.3 million...
, 175 m (574 ft) - La Nacional Building, in Bogotá, 171 m (561 ft)
- Caja de Empleados de la Policía Nacional Building, in Bogotá, 168 m (551 ft)
- Avianca Building, in Bogotá, 161 m (528 ft)
- Coffee Tower, in Medellín, 160 m (525 ft)
- Colseguros Building, in Bogotá, 160 m (525 ft)
- Building of the Offices of the Comptroller GeneralComptroller General of ColombiaThe Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic of Colombia is a Colombian independent government institution that acts as the highest form of fiscal control in the country. As such, it has a mission to seek the proper allocation of resources and public funds and contribute to the...
, in Bogotá, 140 m (459 ft)
Under construction
- Edificio Horizontes, in CartagenaCartagena, ColombiaCartagena de Indias , is a large Caribbean beach resort city on the northern coast of Colombia in the Caribbean Coast Region and capital of Bolívar Department...
, 140 m (459 ft) (under construction, finished by 2007.) - Edificio BD Bacatá, in Bogotá 260 m, finished by 2010, ending in 2014.
Cancelled projects:
- Torre de la EscolleraTorre de la EscolleraTorre de la Escollera was a 206 metres tall skyscraper with 58 floors in Cartagena, Colombia, whose construction started in 2005. Torre de la Escollera was never completed as on May 13, 2007, wind forces damaged columns between floor 28 and 40 resulting on a torsion of 1 meter...
, in Cartagena, 206 m (676 ft) (Was to be the tallest Colombian building, but the project was canceled after strong winds bent its structure)
Dominican Republic
- Torre CaneyTorre CaneyTorre Caney is the tallest building in Santo Domingo and the Dominican Republic. Regionally, Torre Caney is the 32nd tallest building in Central America. It consist of 38 stories and is tall...
Anacaona, Santo Domingo, 39 floors, 150 m (492 ft) - Malecon Center 1Malecon CenterThe Malecon Center is a complex of skyscrapers in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The complex is divided into four towers: Malecon 1, Malecon 2, Malecon 3 and Hilton Santo Domingo. The three Malecon towers each with a height of are the second tallest buildings in the Dominican Republic...
, Malecon, Santo DomingoSanto DomingoSanto Domingo, known officially as Santo Domingo de Guzmán, is the capital and largest city in the Dominican Republic. Its metropolitan population was 2,084,852 in 2003, and estimated at 3,294,385 in 2010. The city is located on the Caribbean Sea, at the mouth of the Ozama River...
, 31 floors, 122.4 m (402 ft) - Malecon Center 2Malecon CenterThe Malecon Center is a complex of skyscrapers in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The complex is divided into four towers: Malecon 1, Malecon 2, Malecon 3 and Hilton Santo Domingo. The three Malecon towers each with a height of are the second tallest buildings in the Dominican Republic...
, Malecon, Santo Domingo, 31 floors, 122.4 m (402 ft) - Malecon Center 3Malecon CenterThe Malecon Center is a complex of skyscrapers in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The complex is divided into four towers: Malecon 1, Malecon 2, Malecon 3 and Hilton Santo Domingo. The three Malecon towers each with a height of are the second tallest buildings in the Dominican Republic...
, Malecon, Santo Domingo, 31 floors, 122.4 m (402 ft) - Torre Azul, Santo Domingo, 27 floors and 120 m (394 ft) + spire 120 m (394 ft)
- Torre Citibank, Winston Churchill Avenue, Santo Domingo, 22 floors, 115 m (377 ft)
- Torre Diandy XX, Santo Domingo, 27 floors 110 m (361 ft)
- Torres Margot, Santo Domingo, 30 floors 106 m (348 ft)
- Hilton Santo DomingoMalecon CenterThe Malecon Center is a complex of skyscrapers in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The complex is divided into four towers: Malecon 1, Malecon 2, Malecon 3 and Hilton Santo Domingo. The three Malecon towers each with a height of are the second tallest buildings in the Dominican Republic...
, Malecon, Santo Domingo, 21 floors, 96 m (315 ft) - Torre Carib, Anacaona, Santo Domingo, 23 floors, 85 m (279 ft)
- Torre del Parque, Anacaona, Santo Domingo, 23 floors 79 m (259 ft)
- Torre del Sol, Anacaona, Santo Domingo, 23 floors 78 m (256 ft)
- Intercentro, Naco, Santo Domingo, 18 floors, 78 m (256 ft)
- Torre del Conservatorio, Esperilla, Santo Domingo, 25 floors
Under construction
- Torre Anacaona 27, Santo Domingo, 69 floors and 320 m (1,050 ft) (App, Begins in April 2009)
- Sky Tower, Santo Domingo, 70 floors
- Torre Palmayra, Santo Domingo, 50 floors
- Torre Marina D'or, Santo Domingo, 45 floors
- The Metropolitan & ritz-carlton, Santo Domingo, 40 to 50 floors (Design process)
- Torre San Pedro, Santo Domingo, 36 floors and 146 m (479 ft) (est) (status Unknown)
- Golden Vista Tower, Santo Domingo, 35 floors and 140 m (459 ft) (est) (status Unknown)
- Caribbean Mall, Santo Domingo, 30 floors (status Unknown)
- The Metropolitan Sarasota, Santo Domingo, 27 floors, Its height equivalent to a building of 36 flats (Design process)
- Torre Da Silva 4, Santo Domingo, 25 floors, 100 m (328 ft) (under construction)
- Aquabella, Juan Dolio, 25 floors, 100 m (328 ft) (under construction)
- Coconut Cay, Juan Dolio, 25/25/25 floors (under construction)
- Green TowerGreen Toweris a 60-metre-high lattice tower located in Forest Park at Sanbu, Chiba, Japan. Built in 1998, the tower represents the Sanbu Japanese cedar tree. It includes an observation deck located at that provides visitors with a 360 degree view of the surrounding landscape....
, Juan Dolio, 21 floors with heliport (under construction)
Ecuador
- Banco La Previsora, in GuayaquilGuayaquilGuayaquil , officially Santiago de Guayaquil , is the largest and the most populous city in Ecuador,with about 2.3 million inhabitants in the city and nearly 3.1 million in the metropolitan area, as well as that nation's main port...
, 135 m (443 ft) 33 stories
El Salvador
- Multiplaza ApartamentosMultiplaza ApartamentosMultiplaza El Pedregal is the tallest building in El Salvador by mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta, located in Antiguo Cuscatlan. It was built by Grupo Roble...
, ~112 m (367 ft) currently tallest in the country - Torre FuturaTorre FuturaSan Salvador World Trade Center consists of many buildings, the tallest being Torre Futura at 96 meters in height makes this tower one of the tallest buildings in El Salvador.-Facilities:...
, in San SalvadorSan SalvadorThe city of San Salvador the capital and largest city of El Salvador, which has been designated a Gamma World City. Its complete name is La Ciudad de Gran San Salvador...
. 96 m (315 ft) - 105 Campestre Torre A105 Campestre Torre A105 Campestre Torre "A" is the tallest of the three towers in the Campestre Complex, its located in the Northern Escalon Area, in the city of San Salvador. Currently is among the tallest building structres in the country of El Salvador...
, 79 m (259 ft) - Torre CuscatlanTorre CuscatlanTorre Cuscatlán is one of the tallest buildings in San Salvador, El Salvador. Finished in 1989, it is 74 meters high and has 18 floors. Ricardo Jiménez Castillo, who is considered one of the most representative architects of El Salvador, was in charge of the building's design...
, 74 m (243 ft) - 105 Campestre Torre B105 Campestre Torre B105 Campestre Torre "B" is the second tallest tower in the campestre 105 apartment complex. It is located in the Northern Escalon Area, in one of the highest parts of the city. Currently is among the tallest building structures in El Salvador...
, 73.25 m (240 ft) - Torre Telefonica 1, 70 m (230 ft)
- Torre Telefonica 2, 66 m (217 ft)
- La Capilla 515La Capilla 515La Capilla 515 is an apartment complex in San Benito, San Salvador. It is currently in the list of the tallest apartment structures in the country...
, 65 m (213 ft) - La Capilla 370, ~60 m (197 ft)
- Campestre 105 Torre CCampestre 105 Torre CCampestre 105 Torre "C" is part of the Campestre 105 Apartment Complex, located in the Northwestern San Salvador, in the Escalon Area. Al tough it is 14 Floors High many people fail to see it, due to its other companions 105 Campestre Torre A and 105 Campestre Torre B which are about 20 floors in...
, ~60 m (197 ft) - La Capilla 525, 56 m (184 ft)
- Terra Alta Apartamentos ~80 m (262 ft)
- Hitlon Princess San Salvador 61 m (200 ft)
- Edificio Roble~56 m (184 ft)
- Mapfre La Centroamericana ~50 m (164 ft)
Under Construction:
- Europlaza San Salvador, ~160 m (525 ft) (proposed)
- Alisios 115, ~95 m (312 ft)
- Las Magnolias 159, ~90 m (295 ft) (proposed)
- Edificio AvanteEdificio AvanteEdificio Avante is a tall skyscraper currently under construction in the Santa Elena area of San Salvador, El Salvador. Construction started in early 2009 and is due to finish in mid-2010....
, ~72 m (236 ft) - Farmavida, ~52 m (171 ft)
Mexico
- Torre Bicentenario IITorre Bicentenario IITorre Bicentenario II is a proposed skyscraper that could be built at the corner of Carretera Picacho-Ajusco and Periférico Sur, Tlalpan, in Mexico City. Proposed plans would make it the fourth tallest building in America, the tallest building in Mexico City, Latin America and surpassing Torre...
, 350 m (1,148 ft) (under construction), Mexico CityMexico CityMexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole... - TorrenaTorrenaThe Torrena, a planned -high telecommunications and entertainment vaporware tower in the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The tower has been under construction since the spring of 2005....
, 336.5 m (1,104 ft) (under construction), GuadalajaraGuadalajara, JaliscoGuadalajara is the capital of the Mexican state of Jalisco, and the seat of the municipality of Guadalajara. The city is located in the central region of Jalisco in the western-pacific area of Mexico. With a population of 1,564,514 it is Mexico's second most populous municipality... - Torre BicentenarioTorre BicentenarioThe Torre Bicentenario was a skyscraper project planned for construction in Mexico City. If built, at 300 meters tall, it would surpass the Torre Mayor as the holder of the title of Tallest Building in Mexico and same height as the highest building in Latin America...
, 300 m (984 ft) (on hold), Mexico CityMexico CityMexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole... - Torre ReformaTorre ReformaThe Torre Reforma is a Mexico City skyscraper currently under construction. With a height of to the roof and housing 57 stories, it will be the tallest skyscraper in Mexico, exceeding both Torre Mayor at located just across the street, and the Torre Ejecutiva Pemex at .Construction began in May...
, 260 m (853 ft) (under construction), Mexico City - Torre MayorTorre MayorThe Torre Mayor is a skyscraper in Mexico City, United Mexican States. With a height of 225 metres to the top floor and 55 storeys, it's the second tallest building in Latin America, surpassed by Ocean Two in Panama City with 236 metres...
, 225.6 m (740 ft), Mexico City - Torre City Santa Fe 2, 225 m (738 ft) (under construction), Mexico City
- Hotel RIU Plaza GuadalajaraRIU HotelsRIU Hotels & Resorts is a hotel chain founded by the Riu family as a small holiday firm in 1953 . The RIU Hotels & Resorts chain is still owned by the Riu family's third generation . RIU Hotels & Resorts offer all-inclusive board basis. RIU Hotels & Resorts has more than 100 hotels in 19 countries ...
, 215 m (705 ft), GuadalajaraGuadalajara, JaliscoGuadalajara is the capital of the Mexican state of Jalisco, and the seat of the municipality of Guadalajara. The city is located in the central region of Jalisco in the western-pacific area of Mexico. With a population of 1,564,514 it is Mexico's second most populous municipality... - Torre Ejecutiva PemexTorre Ejecutiva PemexThe Torre Ejecutiva Pemex is a skyscraper in Mexico City. The building was originally designed as a pair of 26-story towers, but was later transformed into a single 52-story, international style tower. On September 19, 1985, the tower was able to resist the 8.1 earthquake that struck Mexico City...
, 214 m (702 ft), Mexico City - Torre Monterrey, 212 m (696 ft) (under construction), MonterreyMonterreyMonterrey , is the capital city of the northeastern state of Nuevo León in the country of Mexico. The city is anchor to the third-largest metropolitan area in Mexico and is ranked as the ninth-largest city in the nation. Monterrey serves as a commercial center in the north of the country and is the...
- Torre AltusTorre AltusTorre Altus is one of the tallest skyscrapers in Mexico City. Located in Bosques de las Lomas in Paseo de los Laureles y Alcanfores, the tower stands in one of the most exclusive residential and commercial zones in Latin America. When it was completed, it became the third tallest building in Mexico...
, 195 m (640 ft), Mexico City - Torre Axis, 195 m (640 ft) (under construction), Mexico City
- Torre LatinoamericanaTorre LatinoamericanaThe Torre Latinoamericana is a building in downtown Mexico City, Mexico. Its central location, height and history make it one of the city's most important landmarks...
, 182 m (597 ft), Mexico City - Torre Ciudadana, 180 m (591 ft) (under construction), Monterrey
- Torre Guggenheim Guadalajara, 180 m (591 ft) (under construction), Guadalajara
- World Trade Center MéxicoWorld Trade Center MéxicoThe World Trade Center Mexico City is a building complex located in Mexico City, Mexico. Its most famous and recognizable feature is the 52-story, 207m high Torre WTC, the third tallest building in Mexico City , or fourth when measured by its 191m roof height...
, 172 m (564 ft), Mexico City - Torre Aura Altitude, 170 m (558 ft), GuadalajaraGuadalajara, JaliscoGuadalajara is the capital of the Mexican state of Jalisco, and the seat of the municipality of Guadalajara. The city is located in the central region of Jalisco in the western-pacific area of Mexico. With a population of 1,564,514 it is Mexico's second most populous municipality...
- Torre CNCI, 167 m (548 ft), Monterrey
- Fairways Tower, 167 m (548 ft) (under construction), PueblaPueblaPuebla officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Puebla is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 217 municipalities and its capital city is Puebla....
- Arcos Bosques Corporativo, 161.5 m (530 ft), Mexico City
- St. Regis Hotel & Residences, 152 m (499 ft), Mexico City
- Torres Altaire 3, 152 m (499 ft) (under construction), Mexico City
- Paragon Santa Fe, 151 m (495 ft) (under construction), Mexico City
- Torre Lomas, 146.5 m (481 ft), Mexico City
- Torrenza Condos & Spa 1,2, 143 m (469 ft) (under cosntruction), MazatlánMazatlánMazatlán is a city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa; the surrounding municipio for which the city serves as the municipal seat is Mazatlán Municipality. It is located at on the Pacific coast, across from the southernmost tip of the Baja California peninsula.Mazatlán is a Nahuatl word meaning...
- Hotel Nikko Mexico, 142 m (466 ft), Mexico City
- Santa Fe Pads, 140.5 m (461 ft), Mexico City
- City Santa Fe Torre Amsterdam, 140 m (459 ft), Mexico City
- Torres Altaire 1,2,4, 140 m (459 ft) (under construction), Mexico City
- H2O Condominios, 140 m (459 ft) (under construction), Mexico City
- Panorama Santa Fe, 139.4 m (457 ft), Mexico City
- Torre HSBC, 136 m (446 ft), Mexico City
- Reforma 90, 135 m (443 ft) (under construction), Mexico City
- Torre Florencia, 135 m (443 ft) (under construction), Mexico City
- Edifício Latino, 135 m (443 ft), Monterrey
- Torre del CaballitoTorre del CaballitoTorre del Caballito is a skyscraper located on the Paseo de la Reforma #10 at the Cuauhtemoc delegation in Mexico City. It was designed by Grupo Posadas de Mexico. It is 135 metres and 35 storeys tall. 33 of the floors are used as office space which measures 60,000 square meters. It also has 15...
, 135 m (443 ft), Mexico City - Torre Mural, 133 m (436 ft), Mexico City
- Torre Mexicana de Aviación, 132 m (433 ft), Mexico City
- Presidente InterContinental Hotel, 130 m (427 ft), Mexico City
- Torre Milán, 130 m (427 ft), Mexico City
- Torre Quadrom, 130 m (427 ft) (under construction), Puebla
- Residencial del Bosque 1,2, 128 m (420 ft), Mexico City
- Torre Reforma Axtel, 128 m (420 ft), Mexico City
- Torre Ejecutiva JV 4, 128 m (420 ft) (under construction), Puebla
- Torre Banobras, 127 m (417 ft), Mexico City
- Torre Boston, 126 m (413 ft) (under construction), Mexico City
- Torre Reforma 222, 125 m (410 ft), Mexico City
Peru
- Westin Hotel in San Isidro, 30 floors, 115 m (377 ft) (finished in 2011) LimaLimaLima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, in the central part of the country, on a desert coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area known as the Lima...
- Torre del Centro Civico de Lima, 34 floors, 109 m (358 ft)
- Edificio Chocavento, 25 floors, 107 m (351 ft)
- JW Marriott Hotel Lima, 24 floors, 92 m (302 ft)
- Edificio Capital, 24 floors, 92 m (302 ft)
- Torre Alto Caral, 22 floors, 89 m (292 ft)
- Edificio InterbankInterbankInterbank is a Peruvian provider of financial services.-History:In 1897, Elias Mujica opened an agency at Jiron de la Union in Lima's historical center under the name of Banco Internacional...
, 20 floors, 88 m (289 ft) - Scotiabank, 21 floors, 88 m (289 ft)
- Torre Trecca, 23 floors, 87 m (285 ft)
- Edificio Javier Alzamora Valdez, 23 floors, 86 m (282 ft)
- Golf Millenium Condominios - Torre II, 28 floors, 85 m (279 ft)
Puerto Rico
- US Navy Transmission TowerAguada transmission stationAguada transmission station is a facility of the US Navy for transmitting orders to submerged submarines near Aguada in Puerto Rico at 18°23'55"N 67°10'38"W by using radio waves in the low frequency range....
, AguadaAguada, Puerto RicoAguada is a municipality of Puerto Rico, located in the western coastal valley region bordering the Atlantic Ocean, west of Rincón, Aguadilla and Moca; and north of Anasco. It is part of the Aguadilla-Isabela-San Sebastián Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, 367.3 metres - Telemundo WKAQ TV Tower, Cayey, 336.8 metres
- Cayey Pegasus Broadcasting Tower, Cayey, 332.5 metres
- Arso Radio TowerCabo Rojo, Puerto RicoCabo Rojo is a municipality situated on the southwest coast of Puerto Rico and forms part of the San Germán–Cabo Rojo metropolitan area as well as the larger Mayagüez–San Germán–Cabo Rojo Combined Statistical Area....
, Cabo RojoCabo Rojo, Puerto RicoCabo Rojo is a municipality situated on the southwest coast of Puerto Rico and forms part of the San Germán–Cabo Rojo metropolitan area as well as the larger Mayagüez–San Germán–Cabo Rojo Combined Statistical Area....
, 208 metres - La Cadena del Milagro Tower, Utuado, 167 metres
- Arecibo Radio Telescope, AreciboAreciboArecibo may refer to:*Arecibo, Puerto Rico, a municipality located by the Atlantic Ocean*Arecibo Observatory, a very sensitive radio telescope located approximately south-southwest from the city of Arecibo...
, 150 metres - Aqua Blue I, Hato Rey, San Juan, 31 floors
- Dos Marinas I, Fajardo, 30 floors
- Dos Marinas II, Fajardo, 30 floors
- Caribbean Sea View, Miramar, San JuanSan Juan, Puerto RicoSan Juan , officially Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista , is the capital and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 395,326 making it the 46th-largest city under the jurisdiction of...
, 28 floors - Plaza Inmaculada I, Santurce, San Juan, 28 floors
- Plaza Inmaculada II, Santurce, San Juan, 28 floors
- Fauntain Blue, Guaynabo, 28 floors
- Atlantis Puerta de Tierra, San Juan, 28 floors
- Santa Ana, Guaynabo, 27 floors
- Ashford Imperial, Condado, San Juan, 27 floors
- Coliseum Tower, Hato Rey, San Juan, 27 floors
- La Arboleda, Guaynabo, 26 floors
Under construction and proposed
- Ocean Walk, Ocean Park, San Juan, 50 floors (proposed)
- San Juan Bayside I, Santurce, San Juan, 37 floors(construction)
- PearlPearlA pearl is a hard object produced within the soft tissue of a living shelled mollusk. Just like the shell of a mollusk, a pearl is made up of calcium carbonate in minute crystalline form, which has been deposited in concentric layers. The ideal pearl is perfectly round and smooth, but many other...
, Condado, San Juan, 37 floors (Proposed) - San Juan Bayside II, Santurce, San Juan, 32 floors (construction)
- Central Plaza I, Hato Hey, San Juan, 32 floors (Proposed)
- Aqua Blue II, Hato Rey, San Juan, 31 floors (construction)
- Central Plaza II,Hato Hey, San Juan, 30 floors (Proposed)
- Central Plaza III, Hato Hey, San Juan, 30 floors (Proposed)
- Calaf 33, Hato Rey, San Juan, 30 floors (Proposed)
- Roosevelt Station I, Hato Hey, San Juan, 30 floors (Proposed)
- Roosevelt Station II, Hato Hey, San Juan, 30 floors (Proposed)
- Roosevelt Station III, Hato Hey, San Juan, 30 floors (Proposed)
- Roosevelt Station IV, Hato Hey, San Juan, 30 floors (Proposed)
Trinidad and Tobago
- International Waterfront Tower A Port-of-Spain, 120 m (394 ft)
- International Waterfront Tower B Port-of-Spain, 120 m (394 ft)
- Eric Williams Twin Towers, Port-of-Spain, 92 m (302 ft)
- Nicholas Tower, Port-of-Spain, 88 m (289 ft)
- Hyatt Regency Hotel, Port-of-Spain, completed 2008, 23 floors
- Hanuman Murti, 85 ft (26 m) (tallest hanuman murti in the western hemisphere; only India has larger murtis)
Buildings Under Construction
- Broadgate Building, Port-of-Spain, estimated completion 2008, 115 m (377 ft)
- Renaissance Towers, Port-of-Spain, estimated completion 2008, 23 floors
- Renaissance Towers, Port-of-Spain, estimated completion 2008, 23 floors
- The Government Campus Plaza Port-of-Spain, estimated completion 2008, 23 floors
- The Government Campus Plaza Port-of-Spain, estimated completion 2008, 23 floors
- One Woodbrook Place Tower 1, Port-of-Spain, estimated completion 2007, 23 floors
- One Woodbrook Place Tower 2, Port-of-Spain, estimated completion 2007, 18 floors
- One Woodbrook Place Tower 3, Port-of-Spain, estimated completion 2007, 16 floors
United States
- KVLY-TV mastKVLY-TV mastThe KVLY-TV mast is a tall television-transmitting mast in Blanchard, Traill County, North Dakota, United States, used by Fargo station KVLY-TV channel 11...
, 628.8 m (2,063 ft) - Willis Tower, ChicagoChicagoChicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, 1974, 108 floors, 442 m (1,450 ft) - Trump International Hotel and TowerTrump International Hotel and Tower (Chicago)The Trump International Hotel and Tower, also known as Trump Tower Chicago and locally as the Trump Tower, is a skyscraper condo-hotel in downtown Chicago, Illinois. The building, named after real estate developer Donald Trump, was designed by architect Adrian Smith of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill...
, ChicagoChicagoChicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, 92 floors, 423 m (1,388 ft) - Empire State BuildingEmpire State BuildingThe Empire State Building is a 102-story landmark skyscraper and American cultural icon in New York City at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street. It has a roof height of 1,250 feet , and with its antenna spire included, it stands a total of 1,454 ft high. Its name is derived...
, 102 floors, 381 m (1,250 ft)
See also: List of tallest buildings in the United States, List of tallest structures in the United States
Uruguay
- Channel 10 antenna, 187 m (614 ft)
- Telecommunications TowerTelecommunications TowerTorre de las Telecomunicaciones or Torre Antel is a 158 meter tall building with 37 floors in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is the headquarters of Uruguay's government-owned telecommunications company, ANTEL, and is the tallest building in the country. It was designed by architect Carlos Ott. It is...
, 160 m (525 ft) - Palacio SalvoPalacio SalvoPalacio Salvo is a building in Montevideo, Uruguay, located at the intersection of 18 de Julio Avenue and Plaza Independencia. It was designed by the architect Mario Palanti, an Italian immigrant living in Buenos Aires, who used a similar design for his Palacio Barolo in Buenos Aires, Argentina...
, 100 m (328 ft)
Venezuela
- Pylons of Orinoco River CrossingOrinoco River Crossingthumb|alt|On the left, the three pylons are pointed by a drawn red arrow. On the right the Orinoquia bridge.| A view of the three pylons over the Orinoco river...
, CaroníCaroniThe name Caroni may refer to:*Caroni River , one of the biggest rivers of the Orinoco basin*Caroni River, Trinidad and Tobago, the major river on the island of Trinidad and Tobago...
, 240 m (787 ft) - Parque Central ComplexParque Central ComplexThe Parque Central Complex is a housing, commercial and cultural development, implemented by Centro Simón Bolívar and located in the urbanization of the county in the center of the city of Caracas, Venezuela adjacent to Paseo Vargas....
, CaracasCaracasCaracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...
, 225 m (738 ft)
Bangladesh
- Bangladesh Bank Building, DhakaDhakaDhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
, 1985, 115 m (377 ft) - Bangladesh Shilpa Bank Building, Dhaka, 25 stories
- Bashundhara CityBashundhara CityBashundhara City is a shopping mall located in Dhaka, Bangladesh with a rotunda architecture. . Opened to the public on 6 August 2004, the mall is located at Panthapath, near Karwan Bazar, in Dhaka city...
, Dhaka, 20 stories - BRAC Centre, Dhaka, 20 stories
- The City Bank Tower, Dhaka, 34 stories under construction
- City Centre BangladeshCity Centre BangladeshCity Centre is a high-rise building that is currently under construction in the Motijheel business district of Dhaka. City Centre will comprise 37 floors of office spaces, a convention centre, a business lounge, a gymnasium, refreshment, recreational areas, and a garage. It is being developed by...
, Dhaka, 2006, 37 stories - Concord Grand, Dhaka, 25 stories
- Dhaka Westin Hotel, Dhaka, 2007, 25 stories
- Grameen Bank Building, Dhaka, 20 stories
- Iqbal Centre, Dhaka
- Jiban Bima Tower, Dhaka, 20 stories
- Islamic Development Bank Building, Dhaka, 20 stories
- Navana Tower, Dhaka, 25 stories
- Rupayan Centre, Dhaka, 20 stories
- Sena Kalyan Bhaban, Dhaka, 21 stories
- Unique Trade Centre, Dhaka
- Chittagong Revolving Restaurant, ChittagongChittagongChittagong ) is a city in southeastern Bangladesh and the capital of an eponymous district and division. Built on the banks of the Karnaphuli River, the city is home to Bangladesh's busiest seaport and has a population of over 4.5 million, making it the second largest city in the country.A trading...
Mainland China
- Canton Tower, 600 m (1,969 ft), tallest structure in China.
- Shanghai World Financial CenterShanghai World Financial CenterThe most distinctive feature in the design of the building is an aperture at the peak. The original design specified a circular aperture, in diameter, to reduce the stresses of wind pressure, as well as serve as a subtext for the design, since "Chinese mythology represents the earth with a square...
, 492 m (1,614 ft). - Oriental Pearl TowerOriental Pearl TowerThe Oriental Pearl Tower is a TV tower in Shanghai, China. The Oriental Pearl Tower is located at the tip of Lujiazui in the Pudong district, by the side of Huangpu River, opposite of The Bund....
, 468 m (1,535 ft). - Jin Mao Tower, 88 floors, 421 m (1,381 ft).
- Yangtze River Crossing Jiangyin, tallest electricity pylons in the world, 346.5 m (1,137 ft)
- Yangtze River Crossing Nanjing, tallest electricity pylons in the world built of concrete, 257 m (843 ft)
- Pylons of Pearl River Crossing, 253 m (830 ft)
- Shun Hing SquareShun Hing SquareShun Hing Square , also named "Di Wang" in Shenzhen, is a 384m tall skyscraper in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China.It is currently the second tallest in Shenzhen, 7th tallest building in mainland China, and the 15th tallest in the world. It was the tallest building in China from its completion...
, tallest building in ShenzhenShenzhenShenzhen is a major city in the south of Southern China's Guangdong Province, situated immediately north of Hong Kong. The area became China's first—and one of the most successful—Special Economic Zones...
. Completed in 1996. - CITIC PlazaCITIC PlazaCITIC Plaza is a skyscraper built in Tianhe District, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China. Its structural height is 391 m 80 stories including two tall antenna-like spires on the top. Completed in 1997, it is the tallest concrete building in the world...
, tallest building in GuangzhouGuangzhouGuangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port...
and the tallest concrete building in the world. Completed in 1997. - Shimao International PlazaShimao International PlazaShimao International Plaza is a tall skyscraper of 60 stories in Shanghai's Huangpu District. It was completed in 2005 under the design of Ingenhoven, Overdiek und Partner, East China Architecture and Design Institute....
, one of the tallest buildings in ShanghaiShanghaiShanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
. Completed in 2005. - Plaza 66Plaza 66Plaza 66 is a commercial and office complex in Shanghai, consisting of a shopping mall and two skyscrapers. The shopping mall has 5 levels with a total area of over 50,000 square metres...
tower one, one of the tallest building in Shanghai. Completed in 2001. - SEG PlazaSEG PlazaSEG Plaza is a skyscraper located at the junction of Shennan Boulevard and Hua Qiang Bei in Shenzhen, People's Republic of China. Completed in 2000, it is 356m high and has 70+ storeys. It is the 13th tallest in China and the 22nd tallest in the world...
, currently second tallest building in Shenzhen. Completed in 2000. - Minsheng Bank BuildingMinsheng Bank BuildingThe Minsheng Bank Building is a supertall skyscraper located in Wuhan, China. The tall building was completed in 2007 and contains 68 floors. In April 2006, the building was topped out, becoming the 18th-tallest building in the world...
, tallest building in WuhanWuhanWuhan is the capital of Hubei province, People's Republic of China, and is the most populous city in Central China. It lies at the east of the Jianghan Plain, and the intersection of the middle reaches of the Yangtze and Han rivers...
at 331 meters. Completed in 2006. - Wuhan World Trade TowerWuhan World Trade TowerThe Wuhan World Trade Tower is a 273 metre tall skyscraper located in Wuhan, China. As of April 2006, it is the tallest completed building in Wuhan however will be surpassed in late 2006 by the Minsheng Bank Building....
, currently second tallest building in Wuhan. Completed in 1998. - Tomorrow SquareTomorrow SquareTomorrow Square is the fifth tallest building in Shanghai, China. It is located in the Puxi district, close to People's Square. It is about 285 m tall and has 55 floors....
, one of the tallest building in Shanghai. Completed in 2003. - Chongqing World Trade CenterChongqing World Trade CenterThe Chongqing World Trade Center is a 283.1 metre tall skyscraper located in Chongqing, China. The building was completed in 2005 after 3 years of construction beginning in 2002 and topping out in 2004. The building has 60 floors which can all be accessed by 12 elevators...
, currently the tallest building in ChongqingChongqingChongqing is a major city in Southwest China and one of the five national central cities of China. Administratively, it is one of the PRC's four direct-controlled municipalities , and the only such municipality in inland China.The municipality was created on 14 March 1997, succeeding the...
at 283 m (928 ft). Completed in 2005. - Tianjin Radio and Television TowerTianjin Radio and Television TowerThe Tianjin Radio and Television Tower is a 415.2 m tower in Tianjin, China used primarily for communication. It was built in 1991 at a cost of $45 million. Approximately two-thirds up the tower is an observation pod with floor space 253m...
is a 368 m (1,207 ft) tower in TianjinTianjin' is a metropolis in northern China and one of the five national central cities of the People's Republic of China. It is governed as a direct-controlled municipality, one of four such designations, and is, thus, under direct administration of the central government...
, China used primarily for communication. Completed in 1991. Member of the World Federation of Great Towers. - Wusung Radio TowerWusung Radio TowerWusung Radio Tower is a 321 metres tall guyed mast situated at Wusong near Shanghai. Wusung Radio Mast was built in the 1930s and was at the time of inauguration the world's second tallest architectural structure after the Empire State Building.-References:...
is a 321 m (1,053 ft) tower in Wusung.
Hong Kong
- International Commerce CentreInternational Commerce CentreThe International Commerce Centre is a 108 floor, skyscraper completed in 2010 in West Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is a part of the Union Square project built on top of Kowloon Station. The development is owned and jointly developed by MTR Corporation Limited and Sun Hung Kai Properties, Hong...
, tallest building in the administrative special region of Hong Kong, on completion it would be Hong Kong's 6th 305 m (1,001 ft) skyscraper at 484 m (1,588 ft), no other city in the world has more 305 m (1,001 ft) skyscrapers than Hong Kong. - Two International Finance Centre, 88 floors and current tallest building in Hong KongHong KongHong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. Completed in 2003. - Central Plaza, was tallest building in Hong Kong from 1992 to 2003. Currently second tallest. Completed in 1992.
- Bank of China Tower, was tallest building in Hong Kong from 1990 to 1992. Completed in 1990.
- The CenterThe CenterThe Center is the fifth tallest skyscraper in Hong Kong, after International Commerce Centre, Two International Finance Centre , Central Plaza and Bank of China Tower. With a height of 346 m , it comprises 73 stories. The Center is one of the few skyscrapers in Hong Kong that is entirely...
, one of the tallest building in Hong Kong. Completed in 1998. - Cheung Kong Centre, one of the tallest building in Hong Kong. Completed in 1999.
- Nina Tower INina Tower INina Towers are a twin tower of 80-storey and 42-storey high-rise buildings in Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong. The original design of this towers was just called Nina Tower and was supposed to be the tallest tower in the world at 518 m or 1,699 ft...
, located in Hong Kong, Tower one will be the taller of two buildings. To be completed in 2006.
Macau
- Macau TowerMacau TowerMacau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre , also known as Macau Tower, is a tower located in the former Portuguese colony of Macau, now a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. The tower measures 338 m in height from ground level to the highest point...
, 338 m (1,109 ft), a tower located in the former Portuguese colony of Macau
India
- Rameswaram TV TowerRameswaram TV TowerRameswaram TV Tower is a free standing tower located in Rameswaram, India. Standing at 323 meters , it is the tallest structure in India. The tower is used by Doordarshan for television broadcasting. The main structure is made of Reinforced Cement Concrete and the mast is made of lattice steel....
, 323 m (1,060 ft) - Fazilka TV TowerFazilka TV TowerFazilka TV Tower is a 304.8 metres tall free-standing lattice tower at Fazilka, India, which was completed in 2007 and which is used for FM-/TV-broadcasting in Punjab...
, 304.8 m (1,000 ft) - Mumbai Television TowerMumbai Television TowerThe Mumbai Television Tower is the television tower owned by Doordarshan, the state-broadcaster located in the city of Mumbai in India. It stands at 300 metres and is the third tallest man-made structure in India. The red and white tower is an open latticework structure...
, 300 m (984 ft) - Large Masts of INS Kattabomman, VijayanarayanamVijayanarayanamVijayanarayanam is a community in South India. It has 11564 inhabitants according the 2001 census.- Vijayanarayanam Navy Transmitter :At Vijayanarayanam, there is at 8°23'14"N 77°45'6"E a facility of Indian Navy, which is used to transmit orders to submerged submarines on 18.2 kHz under the...
, 276.45 m (907 ft) - Chimney of Dahanu Power Station, DahanuDahanuDahanu is a coastal city and a municipal council in Thane district in the western state of Maharashtra, India.-The Town:The name "Dahanu Gaon" originates from the word "Dhenu Gram" meaning the village of cows. A lot of cattle, particularly cows were owned by the people in Dahanu. Today, Dahanu...
, 275.3 m (903 ft) - Imperial Tower 1, MumbaiMumbaiMumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
249 m (817 ft) - Imperial Tower 2, Mumbai 249 m (817 ft)
- Pitampura TV TowerPitampura TV TowerPitampura TV Tower is a 235-metre-tall television tower, built in 1988, with an observation deck that is located in the northwest of New Delhi, India. Dilli Haat Pitampura is also situated near the TV tower.-History:...
, DelhiDelhiDelhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
, 235 m (771 ft) - Small Masts of INS Kattabomman, VijayanarayanamVijayanarayanamVijayanarayanam is a community in South India. It has 11564 inhabitants according the 2001 census.- Vijayanarayanam Navy Transmitter :At Vijayanarayanam, there is at 8°23'14"N 77°45'6"E a facility of Indian Navy, which is used to transmit orders to submerged submarines on 18.2 kHz under the...
, 227.45 m (746 ft) - Planet GodrejPlanet GodrejPlanet Godrej is located in South Mumbai on plot of at Mahalaxmi, Mumbai Planet Godrej is one of the tallest towers in India. The tower is and 51 floors high. Only 5% of the total land was used to build the building leading to a large amount of open space...
, Mumbai 200 m (656 ft) - Oberoi Woods Tower I, Mumbai, 200 m (656 ft)
- Ashok Towers 1, Mumbai, 193 m (633 ft)
- Lodha BellissimoLodha BellissimoLodha Bellissimo is a tower currently topped out located in Mumbai, India. When completed, the tower would be the second tallest residential tower in India, with a height of 197 meters. Expected floor count is 48 floors. The construction is expected to be completed by early 2011.-External links:* *...
, Mumbai, 186 m (610 ft) - RNA Mirage, Mumbai, 180 m (591 ft)
- Oberoi Woods Tower II, Mumbai, 170 m (558 ft)
- Oberoi Woods Tower III, Mumbai, 170 m (558 ft)
- Shreepati ArcadeShreepati ArcadeShreepati Arcade is one of India's tallest buildings and it was completed in 2002.It is located at Nana Chowk, Mumbai, just off Grant Road bridge in the heart of the city of Mumbai....
, Mumbai, 161 m (528 ft) - World Trade Centre (Mumbai)World Trade Centre (Mumbai)The Mumbai World Trade Center in Cuffe Parade was built in 1970. It consists of two towers, MRVDC and IDBI. MRVDC was, at 156m, the tallest building in South Asia until the 2010 completion of The Imperial, Mumbai .-See also:...
, 156 m (512 ft)
More than 1146 high rise towers are already constructed and more than 253 under construction in Mumbai alone as of May 2010.
Indonesia
15 Tallest Buildings in JakartaJakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
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- Wisma 46Wisma 46Wisma 46 is the tallest building in Indonesia. It is a 250m tall skyscraper located in the Kota BNI complex in Central Jakarta, Indonesia. The 48 storey office tower was completed in 1996 under the design by Zeidler Roberts Partnership and DP Architects Private Ltd.The tower is located on a 15 ha...
, 262 m (860 ft), Jakarta, 1996, 48 stories. - Menara BCA, 230 m (755 ft), Jakarta, 2008, 55 stories.
- Equity Tower, 220 m (722 ft), Jakarta, 2009, 48 stories
- The Peak Twin TowersThe Peak Twin TowersThe Peak is the tallest twin tower apartment complex in the world, and 4th tallest building in Jakarta. Located within the Jl. Jend. Sudirman business district of Jakarta, Indonesia, The Peak was designed by DP Architects. The Peak has become an icon of Jakarta due to its height and symmetry...
, 218.5 m (717 ft), JakartaJakartaJakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
, 55 stories, the tallest twin building apartment in the world. - Graha Energi, 217 m (712 ft), Jakarta, 2008, 40 stories.
- Bakrie Tower, 215 m (705 ft), Jakarta, 2009, 48 stories.
- Kempinski Residence, 215 m (705 ft), Jakarta, 2008, 57 stories
- The Pinnacle, 213.1 m (699 ft), Jakarta, 2006, 52 stories
- Ritz-Carlton Twin TowersRitz-Carlton JakartaThe Ritz-Carlton Jakarta is a Twin Tower hotel and skyscraper in Jakarta, Indonesia and 9th Tallest building in Jakarta. It is located in city center of Jakarta, near Mega Kuningan, adjacent to the JW Marriott Hotel. It is run by Ritz-Carlton. The hotel was opened in 2005.The Building is 212 m...
, 212 m (696 ft), Jakarta, 2005, 48 stories. - Keraton Residence, 210 m (689 ft), Jakarta, 2009, 48 stories.
- The Plaza, 205 m (673 ft), Jakarta, 2009, 47 stories.
- The Icon Twin Towers, 200 m (656 ft), Jakarta, 2008, 47 stories
- Central Park Residences Tower 1,2,3, 199 m (653 ft), Jakarta, 2011, 56 stories
- Wisma Mulia, 196 m (643 ft), Jakarta, 2003, 54 stories.
- UOB Plaza, 194.5 m (638 ft), Jakarta, 2007, 45 stories.
Tallest Towers in Jakarta
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
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- Indosiar Television TowerIndosiar Television TowerThe Indosiar Television Tower is a guyed mast used for FM- and TV-broadcasting in West Jakarta, Indonesia, completed in 2006. It is currently the tallest structure in Indonesia. It consists of a 375 metre tall lattice structure with a side length of , which carries on its top a high...
, 395 m (1,296 ft), Jakarta, The Tallest Tower in IndonesiaIndonesiaIndonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
and the Southern HemisphereSouthern HemisphereThe Southern Hemisphere is the part of Earth that lies south of the equator. The word hemisphere literally means 'half ball' or "half sphere"... - TVRI Tower, 239 m (784 ft), Jakarta
- National Monument, 132 m (433 ft), Jakarta, built 1975
Tallest Building in Surabaya
Surabaya
Surabaya is Indonesia's second-largest city with a population of over 2.7 million , and the capital of the province of East Java...
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- Adhiwangsa Residence, 45 stories, SurabayaSurabayaSurabaya is Indonesia's second-largest city with a population of over 2.7 million , and the capital of the province of East Java...
, 2008, the tallest building in Surabaya. - Beverly Park Tower 1, 140 m (459 ft), Surabaya
Under Construction
- Lippo St. Moritz, 65 stories, 274 m (899 ft), Jakarta
- Ciputra World Office Tower, 45 stories, 256 m (840 ft), Jakarta, will be complete in 2013
On Hold
- Jakarta Tower 558 m (1.831 ft)
- BDNI Center 1 317 m (1.040 ft)
Iran
- Milad TowerBorj-e MiladMilad Tower is the tallest tower in Iran. Built in between the Shahrak-e Gharb and Gisha districts of Tehran, it stands high from base to tip of the antenna. The head consists of a large pod with 12 floors, the roof of which is at . Below this is a staircase and elevators to reach the area...
, 435 m (1,427 ft) - Tehran Office Tower, 300 m (984 ft)
- Goldis TowerGoldis TowerGoldis Tower is a shopping center located in the commercial district of Sadeghiyeh in Tehran, Iran....
, 240 m (787 ft) - Flower of the East HotelFlower of the East HotelThe Flower of the East Hotel was a planned 200-room luxury hotel to be built on Kish Island in the Persian Gulf. The project was cancelled in 2007.The Flower of the East Hotel was due to be the centerpiece of the 1.7 billion euro Flower of the East project...
,, 200 m (656 ft) - Prisedent's Office Tower, 170 m (558 ft)
- Tehran International TowerTehran International TowerThe International Tehran Tower is a 54-story building in Tehran, Iran. It is the tallest residential building in Iran.It is located North of Youssef Abad district, close to Kordestan and Resalat Expressway.-Facilities:...
, 162 m (531 ft) - Shiraz Tower, 160 m (525 ft)
- Ghoo Middle East Diamond Towers, 160 m (525 ft)
- White towerWhite Tower-Geography and history:* White Tower of Thessaloniki, a monument and museum in Greece* White Tower of Tehran, Iran* White Tower of Tsarskoye Selo, landscape architecture element in Tsarskoye Selo, Russia...
, 150 m (492 ft) - Tehran Twin TowersTehran Twin TowersThe Tehran Twin Towers aka Elahieh Twin Towers are a pair of skyscrapers in Tehran, Iran. The Tehran Twin Towers Project was commenced in February 1999 and completed in 2008. Tehran Twin Towers are located North of Modares Highway, Elahieh....
, 150 m (492 ft) - Central Bank of Islamic Republic of Iran's TowerBank Markazi TowerThe Tower of "Bank Markazi" belongs to the Central Bank of Iran. This building was built in July 2005. It is a 130 metre high building in Tehran, Iran. It is located in Mirdamad Boulevard....
,130 m (427 ft) - Omid Tower, 128 m (420 ft)
- Sahand & Sabalan Tower, 125 m (410 ft)
- Perspolis Tower, 120 m (394 ft)
- Sepehr TowerSepehr TowerSepehr Tower is a 115 metre high building in Tehran, Iran. Sepehr Tower was Tehran's tallest building at the time of its building at 33 floors.It is located in Somayyeh St. close to the junction of Taleghani Ave and Dr. Mofatteh Street at coordinates ....
, 115 m (377 ft) - Islamic Republic Tower, 100 m (328 ft)
- Central Bank's Office Tower, 100 m (328 ft)
- People Tower, 100 m (328 ft)
- Khomeini Tower, 100 m (328 ft)
- Green Tower of Tehran, 90 m (295 ft)
- Modern highrises of Elahiyeh district, 90 m (295 ft)
- Tehranpars Tower, 87 m (285 ft)
- Shiraz's Diamond Tower, 80 m (262 ft)
- Gilan Tower, 70 m (230 ft)
- Tejarat Bank Tower, 70 m (230 ft)
- Mellat Bank Tower, 70 m (230 ft)
- Azadi TowerAzadi TowerThe Azadi Tower , previously known as the Shahyād Āryāmehr , is the symbol of Tehran, the capital of Iran, and marks the entrance to the city.-Construction:...
, 50 m (164 ft) - Esteghlal Tower, 42 m (138 ft)
- Children Tower, 42 m (138 ft)
Israel
- Dimona Radar FacilityDimona Radar FacilityThe Dimona Radar Facility is a facility under construction near Dimona, Israel consisting of two 400 meter tall radar towers, designed to track ballistic missiles through space and provide ground-based missiles with the targeting data needed to intercept them. Using AN/TPY-2 X-band radar, it can...
, DimonaDimonaDimona is an Israeli city in the Negev desert, to the south of Beersheba and west of the Dead Sea above the Arava valley in the Southern District of Israel. Its population at the end of 2007 was 33,600.-History:...
, 400 m (1,312 ft) - Tallest structure - Chimney 3 of Orot RabinOrot RabinOrot Rabin is a coal-fired power station situated on the Mediterranean coast in Hadera, Israel. It is owned and operated by Israel Electric Corporation .-History:...
, HaderaHaderaHadera is a city located in the Haifa District of Israel approximately from the major cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa. The city is located along of the Israeli Mediterranean Coastal Plain...
, 300 m (984 ft) - Chimney 1 of Orot RabinOrot RabinOrot Rabin is a coal-fired power station situated on the Mediterranean coast in Hadera, Israel. It is owned and operated by Israel Electric Corporation .-History:...
, HaderaHaderaHadera is a city located in the Haifa District of Israel approximately from the major cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa. The city is located along of the Israeli Mediterranean Coastal Plain...
, 250 m (820 ft) - Chimney 2 of Orot RabinOrot RabinOrot Rabin is a coal-fired power station situated on the Mediterranean coast in Hadera, Israel. It is owned and operated by Israel Electric Corporation .-History:...
, HaderaHaderaHadera is a city located in the Haifa District of Israel approximately from the major cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa. The city is located along of the Israeli Mediterranean Coastal Plain...
, 250 m (820 ft) - Moshe Aviv Tower, Ramat Gan, 244 m (801 ft) - Tallest building
- Azrieli Center Circular Tower, Tel AvivTel AvivTel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with...
, 187 m (614 ft) - Tallest building in Tel Aviv - Sheraton City TowerSheraton City TowerLeonardo City Tower Hotel is the third-tallest building in Israel and the tallest hotel . It was the tallest building in Ramat Gan from its construction in 2000, until 2001, when it was surpassed by the Moshe Aviv Tower.-History:The Leonardo City Tower was constructed from a design which won first...
, Ramat Gan, 170 m (558 ft) - Tallest residential building (hotel and apartments) - Azrieli Center Triangular Tower, Tel AvivTel AvivTel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with...
, 169 m (554 ft) - Kirya TowerKirya TowerThe Kirya Tower is a skyscraper in Tel Aviv, Israel. At 158 m , it is the sixth tallest building in Israel. Construction was completed in 2005 on land previously belonging to the IDF HaKirya base. The tower is located opposite Tel Aviv's tallest buildings, the Azrieli Center complex, and is...
, Tel AvivTel AvivTel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with...
, 158 m (518 ft) - Azrieli Center Square Tower, Tel AvivTel AvivTel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with...
, 154 m (505 ft) - Chimney of Reading Power Station, Tel AvivTel AvivTel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with...
, 150 m (492 ft) - Neve Tzedek TowerNeve Tzedek TowerThe Neve Tzedek Tower, officially Nehoshtan Tower, is a skyscraper in the city of Tel Aviv, Israel. Located near the Neve Tzedek district of the city, the tower is the eleventh tallest building in the country at 147 meters in height over 44 floors. The tower contains 300 apartments and was...
, Tel AvivTel AvivTel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with...
, 147 m (482 ft) - Tallest apartment building - Shalom Meir TowerShalom Meir tower-External links:*...
, Tel AvivTel AvivTel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with...
, 142 m (466 ft) - Yoo Tel Aviv 2, Tel AvivTel AvivTel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with...
, 142 m (466 ft) - Tel Aviv Tower 1, Tel AvivTel AvivTel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with...
, 140 m (459 ft) - Tel Aviv Tower 2, Tel AvivTel AvivTel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with...
140 m (459 ft)
Under Construction/Approved
buildings >200 m (656 ft)- Egged Tower, Tel AvivTel AvivTel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with...
, 270 m (886 ft) - Elite Tower, Ramat Gan, 244 m (801 ft)
- Ampa Tower, Tel AvivTel AvivTel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with...
, 236 m (774 ft)
Japan
- Tokyo Sky Tree, 634 m (2,080 ft) - tallest structure
- Shushi-Wan Omega transmitter, 389 m (1,276 ft) (dismantled)
- Tokyo TowerTokyo Toweris a communications and observation tower located in Shiba Park, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. At , it is the second tallest artificial structure in Japan. The structure is an Eiffel Tower-inspired lattice tower that is painted white and international orange to comply with air safety regulations.Built in...
, 333 m (1,093 ft) - Iwo Jima LORAN-C transmitterIwo Jima LORAN-C transmitterIwo Jima LORAN-C transmitter was a LORAN-C transmitter at Iwo Jima, Japan of Grid 9970 at . Iwo Jima LORAN-C transmitter had a transmission power of 4000 kilowatts, which is more than the most powerful broadcasting stations....
, 411.5 m (1,350 ft) (dismantled) - LORAN-C transmission mast Marcus IslandMarcus Island LORAN-C transmitterMarcus Island LORAN-C transmitter is a LORAN-C transmitter on Marcus Island , Japan at...
, 411.5 m (1,350 ft) (dismantled) - Yokohama Landmark TowerYokohama Landmark TowerThe is the tallest building and 3rd tallest structure in Japan, standing high. It is located in the Minato Mirai 21 district of Yokohama city, right next to Yokohama Museum of Art. Work on the building was finished in 1993. It has the highest observation deck in Japan.The building contains a...
, 295.8 m (970 ft) - tallest building
Kazakhstan
- Chimney of GRES-2 Power Station, 1987, world's tallest chimney, 419.7 m (1,377 ft).
- Almaty Tower, Almaty, 371.5 m (1,219 ft)
- Sarepta transmitter, Sarepta, 356 m (1,168 ft)
- Novaya TV Mast, Karaganda, 350 m (1,148 ft)
Kuwait
- Madinat al-HareerMadinat al-HareerMadinat al-Hareer , is a proposed planned urban area in Subiya, Kuwait, an area just opposite Kuwait City. Upon construction, it would include the Burj Mubarak al-Kabir, a natural desert reservation of 2 square kilometres, a duty free area which will be beside a new airport, in addition to a large...
'City of Silk' 1001 m (3,284 ft) (to be finished in 2023) - Kuwait TowersKuwait TowersThe Kuwait Towers are three towers of reinforced concrete in Kuwait City. The main tower is 187 metres high and serves as a restaurant and water tower. It also has a Viewing Sphere which rises to 123 metres above sea level and completes a full turn every 30 minutes. The second tower is 145.8 metres...
Main tower 187 m (614 ft)
Laos
- Wiengchan Lao National Radio transmitter, Vientiane 277 m (909 ft)
Malaysia
- Petronas Twin TowersPetronas Twin TowersThe Petronas Towers are skyscrapers and twin towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...
, Kuala LumpurKuala LumpurKuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
, 452 m (1,483 ft) - World's tallest twin buildings and 3rd tallest in the world. - Kuala Lumpur TowerKuala Lumpur TowerThe Kuala Lumpur Tower is a tall tower located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Its construction was finished in 1995. It is used for communication purposes and features an antenna that reaches 421 m , which currently makes it the second tallest freestanding tower in the world. The roof of the pod is at...
, Kuala Lumpur, 421 m (1,381 ft) - World's 5th tallest tower. - Menara TelekomMenara TelekomMenara Telekom is the headquarters of Telekom Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.It is 310 m tall, has 55 floors, and is shaped to represent a sprouting "bamboo shoot". It is located along the Federal Highway, Sprint Expressway and Jalan Pantai Baru and is served by the Rapid KL Kerinchi LRT station...
, Kuala Lumpur, 310 m (1,017 ft) - Maybank TowerMaybank Tower, Kuala LumpurMaybank Tower is a major skyscraper and landmark in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Located near Puduraya on the eastern fringe of the old Kuala Lumpur city centre, the tower is the headquarters of Maybank, and houses the Maybank Numismatic Museum.- History :...
, Kuala Lumpur, 244 m (801 ft) - Empire Tower, Kuala Lumpur, 238 m (781 ft)
- KOMTAR TowerKOMTARKomtar Tower, or Menara Komtar Complex is Penang's tallest building and the sixth tallest building in Malaysia located in the heart of George Town, dominating the island's skyline. KOMTAR is a portmanteau of Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak. When the skyscraper topped out it was the second tallest building...
, PenangPenangPenang is a state in Malaysia and the name of its constituent island, located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca. It is bordered by Kedah in the north and east, and Perak in the south. Penang is the second smallest Malaysian state in area after Perlis, and the...
, 232 m (761 ft) - Menara Maxis, Kuala Lumpur, 212 m (696 ft)
- Bangunan AMFinance, Kuala Lumpur, 210 m (689 ft)
- Pavilion Kuala LumpurPavilion Kuala LumpurPavilion Kuala Lumpur is a shopping mall situated along the Bukit Bintang district in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This place was built on the site where former Bukit Bintang Girls' School, the oldest school in Kuala Lumpur that has been moved to Cheras as Sekolah Seri Bintang Utara on 2000...
, Kuala Lumpur, > 200 m (656 ft) - Tower A Berjaya Times SquareBerjaya Times SquareBerjaya Times Square Kuala Lumpur is a twin tower complex containing a shopping centre and five star hotel located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was opened in October 2003 by the then Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad...
, Kuala Lumpur, 203 m (666 ft) - Tower B Berjaya Times SquareBerjaya Times SquareBerjaya Times Square Kuala Lumpur is a twin tower complex containing a shopping centre and five star hotel located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was opened in October 2003 by the then Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad...
, Kuala Lumpur, 203 m (666 ft) - Menara Multi PurposeMenara Multi PurposeMenara Multi Purpose is a skyscraper located along Jalan Munshi Abdullah in midtown in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The tower is headquarters to Multi-Purpose Holdings Berhad, Alliance Bank, and Bandar Raya Developments Berhad.- History :...
, Kuala Lumpur, 198 m (650 ft) - Maju Tower, Kuala Lumpur, 196 m (643 ft)
- Menara Standard Chartered, Kuala Lumpur, 193 m (633 ft)
- Menara Multi PurposeMenara Multi PurposeMenara Multi Purpose is a skyscraper located along Jalan Munshi Abdullah in midtown in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The tower is headquarters to Multi-Purpose Holdings Berhad, Alliance Bank, and Bandar Raya Developments Berhad.- History :...
, Kuala Lumpur, 198 m (650 ft) - Menara Citibank, Kuala Lumpur, 190 m (623 ft)
- Marinara, Kuala Lumpur, 186 m (610 ft)
- Grand Seasons Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 184 m (604 ft)
- Menara Dato' Onn, Kuala Lumpur, 175 m (574 ft)
- Menara Public BankPublic BankPublic Bank Berhad is a bank based in Malaysia. Public Bank is currently the biggest domestic bank in Malaysia by shareholders' funds. It focuses on retail customers and small to medium sized enterprises. The bank was founded in 1966 by Teh Hong Piow, the then general manager of Malayan Banking...
, Kuala Lumpur, 170 m (558 ft) - Wisma Goldhill, Kuala Lumpur, 168 m (551 ft)
- Alor Setar Tower, Alor Setar, KedahKedahKedah is a state of Malaysia, located in the northwestern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The state covers a total area of over 9,000 km², and it consists of the mainland and Langkawi. The mainland has a relatively flat terrain, which is used to grow rice...
, 165 m (541 ft) - Dayabumi Complex, Kuala Lumpur, 157 m (515 ft)
- Dynasty Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 155 m (509 ft)
- Hilton Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 154 m (505 ft)
- Le Meridien Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 154 m (505 ft)
- Tabung HajiTabung HajiTabung Haji or Lembaga Tabung Haji is the Malaysian hajj pilgrims fund board. It was formerly known as Lembaga Urusan dan Tabung Haji . The main headquarters is located at Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. Tabung Haji facilitates savings for the pilgrimage to Makkah through investment in...
Tower, Kuala Lumpur, 152 m (499 ft) - Menara TA One, Kuala Lumpur, 151 m (495 ft)
- Suasana Sentral Residence, Kuala Lumpur, 146 m (479 ft)
- UBN tower, Kuala Lumpur, 140 m (459 ft)
On-Hold
- Plaza RakyatPlaza RakyatThe People's Plaza is a mixed-use skyscraper complex in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia initiated during the 1990s. However, the project, which had already commenced construction, was stalled due to the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis and remains abandoned as of June 2009.The project, originally designed by...
, Kuala Lumpur, 382 m (1,253 ft) - Grand Duta Hyatt, Kuala Lumpur, 243 m (797 ft)
Under Construction
- Lot C,KLCCLot C,KLCCThe 58-storey Menara Carigali skyscraper is currently under construction on a plot of land known as Lot C KLCC, measuring adjacent to KLCC Kuala Lumpur. The building will feature a 6-level extension to the Suria KLCC shopping mall with the rest of the floors above comprising office spaces...
, Kuala Lumpur, 267 m (876 ft) - Four Seasons Center, Kuala Lumpur, > 250 m (820 ft)
- avenue K Residence, Kuala Lumpur, > 250 m (820 ft)
- The Troika Tower 3, Kuala Lumpur 204 m (669 ft)
- Berjaya central park, Kuala lumpur, > 200 m (656 ft)
- The Troika Tower 2, Kuala Lumpur 177 m (581 ft)
- The Troika Tower 1, Kuala Lumpur 160 m (525 ft)
- Midvalley Megamall 5 towers, Kuala lumpur, > 150 m (492 ft)
Nepal
- Nepal Telecom tower, 35 floors (under construction)
- JSB Financial Tower,17 floors (under construction)
- Grand Hotel, Kathmandu, 12 floors
North Korea
- Ryugyong HotelRyugyong HotelThe Ryugyong Hotel is a 105-story skyscraper under construction in Pyongyang, North Korea. Its name is also one of the historic names for Pyongyang. The building is also known as the 105 Building, a reference to its number of floors...
, PyongyangPyongyangPyongyang is the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, commonly known as North Korea, and the largest city in the country. Pyongyang is located on the Taedong River and, according to preliminary results from the 2008 population census, has a population of 3,255,388. The city was...
, 1995, 105 floors, 330 m (1,083 ft)
Pakistan
- Sofitel Tower KarachiKarachiKarachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
, 130 m (427 ft), 31 Stories - MCB TowerMCB TowerMCB Tower situated in Karachi, Pakistan is the headquarters of MCB Bank Limited formerly Muslim Commercial Bank. It is the tallest building in Pakistan. It is about 116 m tall and contains 29 floors and 3 basement floors. Construction began in 2000 and was completed in 2005.- External links :*...
KarachiKarachiKarachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
, 116 m (381 ft), 29 Stories - Telecom Tower IslamabadIslamabadIslamabad is the capital of Pakistan and the tenth largest city in the country. Located within the Islamabad Capital Territory , the population of the city has grown from 100,000 in 1951 to 1.7 million in 2011...
, 113 m (371 ft), 24 Stories - Lahore Technology Park LahoreLahoreLahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
, 106 m (348 ft), 17 Stories - Habib Bank PlazaHabib Bank PlazaHabib Bank Plaza, located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, is the head office of Habib Bank. It was Pakistan's tallest building upon completion in 1963. It remained the tallest building for 4 decades until the 116m tall MCB Tower was completed in 2005...
KarachiKarachiKarachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
, 101 m (331 ft), 22 Stories - PIC Towers KarachiKarachiKarachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
, 100.5 m (330 ft), 23 Stories - Islamabad Stock Exchange TowersIslamabad Stock Exchange TowersThe Islamabad Stock Exchange Towers are one of the highrises located on the Jinnah Avenue of the Blue Area business district of Islamabad. The airline Airblue has its head office on the 12th floor. The head offices of the oil and gas exploration company OMV Pakistan occupies 15th though 19th floor...
IslamabadIslamabadIslamabad is the capital of Pakistan and the tenth largest city in the country. Located within the Islamabad Capital Territory , the population of the city has grown from 100,000 in 1951 to 1.7 million in 2011...
, 19 Stories - Pace Tower LahoreLahoreLahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
, 24 Stories - Saudi-Pak TowerSaudi-Pak TowerThe Saudi-Pak Tower is an office building in the Blue Area section of Islamabad, Pakistan.The high-rise tower comprises 19 floors where more than a dozen multinational companies are operating, including European Companies, American TV channels and multinationals from Chinese and Middle Eastern...
IslamabadIslamabadIslamabad is the capital of Pakistan and the tenth largest city in the country. Located within the Islamabad Capital Territory , the population of the city has grown from 100,000 in 1951 to 1.7 million in 2011...
Under construction (excluding residential) (> 100m)
- Karachi Port TowerPort tower complexThe Port Tower is a tall skyscraper proposed for construction in Karachi, the financial capital of Pakistan. It will be constructed with the collaboration of local and foreign investors, in association with the Karachi Port Trust...
KarachiKarachiKarachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
, 593 m (1,946 ft), 117 Stories - Icon Tower KarachiKarachiKarachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
, 280 m (919 ft), 60 Stories - Mubarak Center LahoreLahoreLahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
, 250 m (820 ft), 60 Stories - Grand Hyatt IslamabadIslamabadIslamabad is the capital of Pakistan and the tenth largest city in the country. Located within the Islamabad Capital Territory , the population of the city has grown from 100,000 in 1951 to 1.7 million in 2011...
, 217 m (712 ft), 47 Stories - The CentaurusThe CentaurusThe Centaurus is a building project currently under construction in Islamabad, Pakistan. Designed by architects WS Atkins, it will comprise three skyscrapers, containing corporate offices, residential apartments and a 5-star hotel. The tallest skyscraper will have 41 storeys and all three will be...
IslamabadIslamabadIslamabad is the capital of Pakistan and the tenth largest city in the country. Located within the Islamabad Capital Territory , the population of the city has grown from 100,000 in 1951 to 1.7 million in 2011...
, 200 m (656 ft), 37 Stories - Mubarak Center Tower 2 LahoreLahoreLahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
, 188 m (617 ft), 45 Stories - Mubarak Center Tower 3 LahoreLahoreLahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
, 188 m (617 ft), 45 Stories - Mubarak Center Tower 4 LahoreLahoreLahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
, 188 m (617 ft), 45 Stories - IT TowerIT TowerIT Tower is a building currently under construction in Karachi, Pakistan. It is located at University Road, on which a completed Hassan Square flyover will form the main connection to the complex...
KarachiKarachiKarachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
, 183 m (600 ft), 47 Stories - World Trade Center Islamabad IslamabadIslamabadIslamabad is the capital of Pakistan and the tenth largest city in the country. Located within the Islamabad Capital Territory , the population of the city has grown from 100,000 in 1951 to 1.7 million in 2011...
, 175 m (574 ft), 45 Stories - Karachi Financial TowersKarachi Financial TowersKarachi Financial Towers are two adjoining 40-storey mixed use towers set to rise located in the heart of Pakistan’s financial capital, Karachi. Upon completion Karachi Financial Towers will consists of office space, parking, retail, a health club,and a garden.The two towers will be identical in...
1 KarachiKarachiKarachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
, 160 m (525 ft), 45 Stories - Karachi Financial TowersKarachi Financial TowersKarachi Financial Towers are two adjoining 40-storey mixed use towers set to rise located in the heart of Pakistan’s financial capital, Karachi. Upon completion Karachi Financial Towers will consists of office space, parking, retail, a health club,and a garden.The two towers will be identical in...
2 KarachiKarachiKarachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
, 160 m (525 ft), 45 Stories - Dolmen City Tower 1 KarachiKarachiKarachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
, 150 m (492 ft), 40 Stories - Dolmen City Tower 2 KarachiKarachiKarachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
, 150 m (492 ft), 40 Stories - Center Point Tower KarachiKarachiKarachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
, 150 m (492 ft), 28 Stories - Pearl Continental TowerPearl Continental TowerPearl Continental Tower is a proposed extension project of the existing Pearl Continental Hotel in Lahore, Pakistan. The project was conceived by Pakistan Services Ltd., the owners & operators of Pearl Continental Hotels and Resorts....
LahoreLahoreLahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
, 150 m (492 ft), 40 Stories - Expo Hotel LahoreLahoreLahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
, 150 m (492 ft), 19 Stories - Alamgir Tower LahoreLahoreLahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
, 137 m (449 ft), 31 Stories - Kohinoor Heights FaisalabadFaisalabadFaisalabad , formerly known as Lyallpur, is the third largest metropolis in Pakistan, the second largest in the province of Punjab after Lahore, and a major industrial center in the heart of Pakistan. Before the foundation of the city in 1880, the area was very thinly populated. The population has...
, 135 m (443 ft), 28 Stories - KASB Altitude KarachiKarachiKarachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
, 130 m (427 ft), 32 Stories - The CentaurusThe CentaurusThe Centaurus is a building project currently under construction in Islamabad, Pakistan. Designed by architects WS Atkins, it will comprise three skyscrapers, containing corporate offices, residential apartments and a 5-star hotel. The tallest skyscraper will have 41 storeys and all three will be...
IslamabadIslamabadIslamabad is the capital of Pakistan and the tenth largest city in the country. Located within the Islamabad Capital Territory , the population of the city has grown from 100,000 in 1951 to 1.7 million in 2011...
, 120 m (394 ft), 25 Stories - Telecom Tower IslamabadTelecom Tower IslamabadTelecom Tower Islamabad is a 113-metre-high office building built in 2011, and is located in the Blue Area of Islamabad. It is being built by Pakistan Telecommunication Trust....
IslamabadIslamabadIslamabad is the capital of Pakistan and the tenth largest city in the country. Located within the Islamabad Capital Territory , the population of the city has grown from 100,000 in 1951 to 1.7 million in 2011...
, 113 m (371 ft), 24 Stories
Philippines
- The Gramercy ResidencesThe Gramercy ResidencesThe Gramercy Residences, also known as The Gramercy Residences @ Century City, is a high-end residential supertall condominium being constructed in Makati City, Philippines. It will be the first of several building projects to be built at the new Century City area along Kalayaan Avenue...
, Makati CityMakati CityThe City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia...
, 302 m (991 ft), 68 stories high - PBCom TowerPBCOM TowerThe Philippine Bank of Communications Tower, more commonly known as PBCom Tower, is an office skyscraper that currently holds the title, since 2000, of the tallest building in the Philippines. It has a total ground to architectural top height of , with 52 storeys including an 8-level radio tower...
, Makati CityMakati CityThe City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia...
, 259 m (850 ft), 52 stories high plus an 8-level radio tower, Built 2000 - GMA-7 Tower Of PowerTower of Power (transmitter)Tower of Power is a , 100,000 Watt TPO transmitter of GMA Network located in Tandang Sora, Barangay Culiat, Quezon City. It was inaugurated on November 7, 1988, the tallest man-made structure in the Philippines in 1988. The transmitter is currently the second tallest structure in Quezon City after...
, Quezon CityQuezon CityQuezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
, 237 m (778 ft), Built 1988 - G.T. International TowerG.T. International TowerG.T. International Tower is an office skyscraper located in Makati City, Philippines. The "G.T." in the name stands for George Ty, the building's owner and chairman of the Metrobank Group. Standing at 217 meters , it is currently the second-tallest building in the Philippines...
, Makati CityMakati CityThe City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia...
, 217 m (712 ft), 47 floors, Built 2001 - The St. Francis Shangri-La PlaceThe St. Francis Shangri-La PlaceThe St. Francis Shangri-La Place, also known as The St. Francis Towers 1 & 2 are twin-tower residential condominium skyscrapers in Mandaluyong City, Philippines...
, Mandaluyong, 213 m (699 ft), 60 stories, Built 2009 - Petron MegaplazaPetron MegaplazaThe Petron Megaplaza is an office skyscraper located in Makati City, Philippines. It previously held the title as the tallest building in the Philippines from 1998-2000, when the current tallest building, the PBCom Tower, was topped-off. It currently holds the title as the third tallest building in...
, Makati CityMakati CityThe City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia...
, 210 m (689 ft), 210 m (689 ft), 45 stories, Built 1998 - UnionBank PlazaUnionBank PlazaUnionBank Plaza is an office skyscraper located in Pasig City, Philippines. It rises 206 metres from ground level to roof, and is currently the tallest complete building in Pasig City, and the 5th tallest building in the Philippines...
, Pasig CityPasig CityThe City of Pasig is one of the city municipalities of Metro Manila in the Philippines and was the former capital of the province of Rizal prior to the formation of this grouping of cities designated as the National Capital Region...
, 206 m (676 ft), 49 stories, Built 2004 - The Residences at Greenbelt - San Lorenzo TowerThe Residences at Greenbelt - San Lorenzo TowerThe Residences at Greenbelt - San Lorenzo Tower is a residential condominium skyscraper under construction in Makati City, Philippines. It is the second of three buildings being constructed as part of The Residences at Greenbelt complex, and will be the highest of the three...
, Makati CityMakati CityThe City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia...
, 205 m (673 ft), 57 stories, Built 2009 - 1322 Roxas Boulevard, ManilaManilaManila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
, 203 m (666 ft), 57 stories, Built 2004 - One Corporate CentreOne Corporate CentreOne Corporate Centre is an office skyscraper in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the 8th tallest building in the Philippines with a height of 202 metres from ground to tip of architectural antenna. The building has 45 floors above ground including 7 floors for commercial purposes, and...
, Pasig CityPasig CityThe City of Pasig is one of the city municipalities of Metro Manila in the Philippines and was the former capital of the province of Rizal prior to the formation of this grouping of cities designated as the National Capital Region...
, 202 m (663 ft) 54 stories, Built 2007 - One Rockwell West TowerOne Rockwell West TowerOne Rockwell West Tower is an condominium in Rockwell Center, Makati, Philippines. The building will be part of the One Rockwell building complex. It is the tallest in the complex and it will be one of the tallest skyscraper in the Philippines when completed, rising from ground.- Design :The...
, Makati CityMakati CityThe City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia...
, 202 m (663 ft) 55 stories - Philamlife TowerPhilamlife TowerThe Philamlife Tower is an office skyscraper located in Makati City, Philippines. It is owned and developed by Philam Properties Corporation, the real estate arm of The Philippine American Life and General Insurance Company . Standing at 200 metres , it is currently the fifth-tallest building in...
, Makati CityMakati CityThe City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia...
, 200 m (656 ft), 48 stories, Built 2000 - ABS-CBN Tower, Quezon CityQuezon CityQuezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
, 650 ft (198 m) - BSA Twin Towers, Mandaluyong CityMandaluyong CityThe City of Mandaluyong is one of the cities and municipalities that comprise Metro Manila in the Philippines. It is bordered on the west by the country's capital, Manila, to the north by San Juan City, to the east by Quezon City and Pasig City, and by Makati City to the south...
, 197 m (646 ft), 51 stories, Built 1999 - RCBC Plaza Yuchengco Tower, Makati CityMakati CityThe City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia...
, 191.7 m (629 ft), 46 stories, Built 2001 - One San Miguel Avenue, Mandaluyong City, 183 m (600 ft), 38 stories, Built 2001
- LKG Tower, Makati City, 180 m (591 ft), 54 stories, Built 2000
- Shang Grand Tower, Makati City, 180 m (591 ft), 46 stories, Built 2006
- Pacific Plaza TowersPacific Plaza TowersThe Pacific Plaza Towers are high-end residential condominium skyscrapers located in Taguig City, Philippines. The twin 53-storey buildings, the North Tower and South Tower, were completed in 2001 and rises to 179 metres from the ground to its architectural top...
, Taguig CityTaguig CityTaguig is a city in Metro Manila in the Philippines. From a thriving fishing community along the shores of Laguna de Bay, it is now an important residential, commercial and industrial center...
, 178.9 m (587 ft), 53 stories, Built 2001 - Atlanta Center, San Juan City, 178.9 m (587 ft)
- One Roxas Triangle, Makati City, 174.3 m (572 ft), 51 stories, Built 2000
- Robinsons Summit Center, Makati City, 174 m (571 ft), 38 stories, Built 2001
- The Enterprise Center Tower 1, Makati City, 171.9 m (564 ft), 40 stories, Built 2001
- The Residences at Greenbelt - Laguna Tower, 171 m (561 ft), 48 stories, Built 2008
- RCBC Plaza Tower 2, Makati City, 170 m (558 ft), 41 stories, Built 2001
Under Construction or Planned/Proposed
- Pagcor TowerPagcor TowerThe Pagcor Tower was a proposal for a tall observation tower near Manila Bay in Manila, Philippines. The tower was meant to be constructed as the landmark of the now under construction Pagcor City , an integrated leisure area with hotels, shopping malls, convention centers and casinos...
, ManilaManilaManila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
, 665 m (2,182 ft), scrapped - One Galleon PlaceOne Galleon PlaceThe One Galleon Place is a planned skyscraper that will rise in Pasig City, Philippines. The building will be the flagship project of developer Ortigas & Co. Ltd. Partnership , one of the oldest real estate developers in the Philippines...
, Pasig CityPasig CityThe City of Pasig is one of the city municipalities of Metro Manila in the Philippines and was the former capital of the province of Rizal prior to the formation of this grouping of cities designated as the National Capital Region...
400 m (1,312 ft), 75 stories, excepted completion: 2015 - Skycity (Mandaluyong)Skycity (Mandaluyong)Skycity is a proposed 80 story skyscraper for Mandaluyong City, Philippines. It is a joint venture between real estate developer E. Ganzon Inc. and Sam Buena Realty Corporation. Its estimated height is 335 metres . If constructed, it will become the tallest building in the country...
, Mandaluyong CityMandaluyong CityThe City of Mandaluyong is one of the cities and municipalities that comprise Metro Manila in the Philippines. It is bordered on the west by the country's capital, Manila, to the north by San Juan City, to the east by Quezon City and Pasig City, and by Makati City to the south...
, 335 m (1,099 ft), 80 stories, expected completion: ? - The Stratford ResidencesThe Stratford ResidencesThe Stratford Residences, also known as The Stratford Residences @ Picar Place, is a supertall building that will rise in Makati City, Philippines. The building is a project by newcomer developer Picar Development Inc., a subsidiary of the AMA Group. Originally planned to be a mixed hotel and...
, Makati CityMakati CityThe City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia...
312 m (1,024 ft), 76 stories, expected completion: 2014 - Discovery Primea, Makati City 250 m (820 ft), 68 stories, under construction (EC 2014)
- The Knightsbridge ResidencesThe Knightsbridge ResidencesThe Knightsbridge Residences, also known as The Knightsbridge Residences @ Century City, is a high-end residential skyscraper to be constructed in Makati City, Philippines. It will be the second of several building project to be built at the new Century City area along Kalayaan Avenue. Upon...
, Makati City 250 m (820 ft), 60 stories, under construction (EC 2013) - Federal Land TowerFederal Land TowerThe Federal Land Tower is a 66-storey and 250 meters high skyscraper under construction, located in the Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, It will be the tallest building in the Fort Bonifacio Global City and one of the tallest buildings in the Philippines when completed.The 20-billion tower...
, Fort BonifacioFort BonifacioFort Bonifacio is a highly urbanized district in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The district is named after the main Philippine Army camp in Metro Manila, Fort Andres Bonifacio, which in turn was named after the famous Philippine revolutionary hero Andres Bonifacio...
, 250 m (820 ft), 66 floors, under construction (EC 2014) - Shangri-la at the Fort, Fort BonifacioFort BonifacioFort Bonifacio is a highly urbanized district in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The district is named after the main Philippine Army camp in Metro Manila, Fort Andres Bonifacio, which in turn was named after the famous Philippine revolutionary hero Andres Bonifacio...
229 m (751 ft), 66 stories, under construction (EC 2014) - One Shangrila Place, Mandaluyong, 227 m (745 ft), 64 floors, under construction (EC 2014)
- Milano Residences, Makati, 200 m (656 ft), 50 floors, under
- GA Sky Suites, Quezon CityQuezon CityQuezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
, 220 m (722 ft), 44 floors, under
Saudi Arabia
- Kingdom CentreKingdom CentreKingdom Centre also called Al Mamlaka Tower is a skyscraper located in the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is currently the second tallest skyscraper in Saudi Arabia with a height of . It's also the third tallest building with a hole in the world . AL-Mamlka Tower contains a total of 41 floors...
, RiyadhRiyadhRiyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of Riyadh Province, and belongs to the historical regions of Najd and Al-Yamama. It is situated in the center of the Arabian Peninsula on a large plateau, and is home to 5,254,560 people, and the urban center of a...
, 302 m (991 ft) - Al Faisaliyah CenterAl Faisaliyah CenterThe Al Faisaliyah Center is a commercial skyscraper located in the business district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is the second tallest building in Saudi Arabia after the Kingdom Centre. Immediately below it an outside viewing deck; at ground level, there is a shopping center with major world brands...
, Riyadh, 280 m (919 ft) - Jeddah TV TowerJeddah TV TowerThe Jeddah TV Tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is a 250 metre high television tower with an observation deck. The tower was completed in 2006.-See also:*List of towers*Riyadh TV Tower...
, Jeddah, 250 m (820 ft) - National Commercial BankNational Commercial BankThe National Commercial Bank also known as AlAhli Bank is the first Saudi Arabian bank, the largest bank by asset in the Arab world and one of the pioneers in Islamic Banking and finance in the world.- Founding and Legal Structure :...
, Jeddah, 235 m (771 ft) - Jeddah City Hall, Jeddah, 220 m (722 ft)
- Islamic Development BankIslamic Development BankThe Islamic Development Bank is a multilateral development financing institution located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It was founded by the first conference of Finance Ministers of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference , convened 23 Dhu'l Qa'dah 1393 AH.The bank officially began its activities on...
, Jeddah, 210 m (689 ft) - Riyadh TV TowerRiyadh TV TowerThe Riyadh TV Tower in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a 170 meter high television tower located inside the premises of Saudi Ministry of Information. It was completed in 1978.- External links :...
, Riyadh, 170 m (558 ft)
Under Construction/Planned
- Lamar Towers 1, Jeddah, 335 m (1,099 ft)
- Lamar Towers 2, Jeddah, 290 m (951 ft)
- Abraj Al Bait TowersAbraj Al Bait TowersThe Abraj Al-Bait Towers, also known as the Mecca Royal Hotel Clock Tower, is a building complex in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The complex holds several world records, including the tallest hotel in the world, the tallest clock tower in the world, the world's largest clock face, and the world's largest...
, MeccaMeccaMecca is a city in the Hijaz and the capital of Makkah province in Saudi Arabia. The city is located inland from Jeddah in a narrow valley at a height of above sea level...
, 577 m (1,893 ft) - Al Rajhi TowerAl Rajhi TowerAl Rajhi Tower is a $500 million USD tower currently proposed for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Designs for the sail-shaped tower have been drawn up by architects at Atkins. The tower is being built on behalf of the Al Rajhi family and will be used for commercial purposes...
, Riyadh, 355 m (1,165 ft)
Singapore
- OUB Centre, 1986, 280 m (919 ft)
- Republic Plaza, 1996, 280 m (919 ft)
- UOB Plaza One, 1992, 280 m (919 ft)
- Capital Tower, 2000, 254 m (833 ft)
- One Raffles Quay North Tower, 2009, 245 m (804 ft)
- The Sail @ Marina BayThe Sail @ Marina BayThe Sail @ Marina Bay is a waterfront lifestyle condominium located in the Marina Bay area in Singapore. It was completed in 2008. The first tenants have moved into Central Park Tower in July 2008. Residents moved into Marina Bay Tower a few weeks later. The structure of The Sail is and 70...
, 2009, 245 m (804 ft), Under Construction - Marina Bay Business and Financial Centre, 2009, 245 m (804 ft), Under Construction
- 8 Shenton Way, 1986, 235 m (771 ft)
- Swissôtel The StamfordSwissôtel The StamfordSwissôtel The Stamford , is a luxury hotel in Singapore managed by Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts. Designed by architect I.M. Pei, Swissôtel The Stamford, at a height of is one of Southeast Asia’s tallest hotels...
, 1986, 226 m (741 ft)
South Korea
- Yongsan Dream Tower, Seoul, 150floors, 655m (construction starts 2011)
- Digital Media City Landmark BuildingDigital Media City Landmark BuildingThe Digital Media City Landmark Building or DMC Landmark Building, also known as Seoul Lite or Light Tower, is a 133-floor, supertall skyscraper proposed for construction in Digital Media City, Seoul, South Korea. It is slated to become the third-tallest building in the world when completed,...
, Sangnam, 133 floors, 640 m (2,100 ft) (under construction) - International Business CenterInternational Business CenterThe International Business Center was a proposed supertall skyscraper in Seoul, South Korea. The skyscraper was planned to be , with 130 storeys. A height limit of for the area was not enforced by the South Korean Air Force, allowing the structure to tower an additional .The building was expected...
, SeoulSeoulSeoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, 130 floors, 580 m (1,903 ft) (approved) - Lotte Super TowerLotte Super TowerThe Busan Lotte World Tower is a 110-floor, supertall skyscraper project in Busan, South Korea. The tower is planned on a site next to Nampo-dong station on Busan Subway Line 1 and completion is expected in 2015 at earliest, when it will become the sixth tallest building in the world after Burj...
, Seoul, 112 floors, 555 m (1,821 ft) (under construction) - Busan Lotte World, BusanBusanBusan , formerly spelled Pusan is South Korea's second largest metropolis after Seoul, with a population of around 3.6 million. The Metropolitan area population is 4,399,515 as of 2010. It is the largest port city in South Korea and the fifth largest port in the world...
, 107 floors, 510 m (1,673 ft) (under construction, opens 2015) - Busan Tourism Resort, 117 floors, 517m (approved)
- Northeast Asia Trade TowerNortheast Asia Trade TowerThe Northeast Asia Trade Tower or NEATT is a skyscraper in Songdo International City, the world's most expensive private real estate project in Incheon Free Economic Zone, South Korea. The 305m building is currently South Korea's tallest, and has 88 floors...
, Incheon, 68 floors, 305.1 m (1,001 ft) (topped out, opens March 2011, currently the tallest building in South KoreaSouth KoreaThe Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
) - AIG Main TowerAIG Main TowerThe Three International Finance Centre is a skyscraper under construction in Seoul, South Korea. This tower will be 279 metres tall and have 55 floors. It will be the tallest tower of the Seoul International Finance Centre in Yeouido....
, Seoul, 80 floors, 300 m (984 ft) (under construction) - Samsung Tower PalaceSamsung Tower PalaceThe Samsung Tower Palace is a group of seven towers, lettered A-G. They are located in Dogok-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea. They range from 42–72 floors, all built between 2002 and 2004, and all used as luxury residential complexes...
(Tower G), Seoul, 73 floors, 264 m (866 ft) (completed 2004) - Mok-dong Hyperion I, Seoul, 69 floors, 256 m (840 ft)
- 63 Building63 BuildingThe 63 Building , officially the 63 City, is a skyscraper on Yeouido island, overlooking the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. At 249 meters high, it surpassed Sunshine 60 in Tokyo and became the tallest building outside North America when completed in 1985, but a few months later the title went to...
, Seoul, 60 floors, 249 m (817 ft) (completed 1985)
Sri Lanka
- NEB Tower, 80 floors, 265 metres (869.4 ft), under construction
- Diamond Tower, 59 Floors, 246 m (807 ft), expected to be completed in 2011
- WTC ColomboWorld Trade Center (Colombo)The World Trade Centre is the tallest completed building in Sri Lanka. Standing over from the ground, it ranks as the third tallest twin tower in South Asia. WTCC runs under the management of Overseas Realty Ceylon plc...
, 1995, 40 floors, 152 m (499 ft)
Republic of China (Republic of China)
- Taipei 101Taipei 101Taipei 101 , formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center, is a landmark skyscraper located in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. The building ranked officially as the world's tallest from 2004 until the opening of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai in 2010...
, TaipeiTaipeiTaipei City is the capital of the Republic of China and the central city of the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Situated at the northern tip of the island, Taipei is located on the Tamsui River, and is about 25 km southwest of Keelung, its port on the Pacific Ocean...
, 509 m (1,670 ft) - - Tuntex Sky TowerTuntex Sky TowerTuntex Sky Tower, or the T & C Tower or 85 SKYTOWER , is an 85-floor skyscraper located in Lingya District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The structure is high. An antenna pushes the building height to...
, KaohsiungKaohsiungKaohsiung is a city located in southwestern Taiwan, facing the Taiwan Strait on the west. Kaohsiung, officially named Kaohsiung City, is divided into thirty-eight districts. The city is one of five special municipalities of the Republic of China...
, 347 m (1,138 ft) - Shin Kong Life TowerShin Kong Life TowerShin Kong Life Tower is one of the tallest buildings in Taiwan at 51 stories . The rose-coloured skyscraper topped by a pyramid stands in Zhongzheng District, Taipei. Its first twelve floors and two underground floors house a Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store; the remaining floors provide...
, Taipei, 245 m (804 ft) - Chang-Gu World Trade CenterChang-Gu World Trade CenterThe Chang-Gu World Trade Center , also known as Grand 50 Tower, is a 222 meters tall skyscraper in Sanmin District of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It was completed in 1992 and was designed by C.Y. Lee & Partners...
, Kaohsiung, 222 m (728 ft)
Thailand
- Baiyoke Tower IIBaiyoke Tower IIBaiyoke Tower II, located on 222 Ratchaprarop Road in the Ratchathewi district of Bangkok is Thailand's tallest building. It contains the Baiyoke Sky Hotel, the tallest hotel in Southeast Asia, and the fourth-tallest all-hotel structure in the world....
, BangkokBangkokBangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
, 304 m (997 ft) - Tallest hotel in SE. Asia, tallest skyscraper in Thailand - State TowerState TowerState Tower is a skyscraper located on Silom Road, Bang Rak business district, Bangkok, Thailand, adjacent to Charoen Krung Road. Built in 2001, it is the largest building in Southeast Asia, with floor area. State Tower has 68 floors and is tall, making it the third tallest building in Thailand...
, Bangkok, 247 m (810 ft) - SE. Asia's biggest single tower. - Centara Grand HotelCentara Grand and Bangkok Convention CentreCentara Grand Hotel is a skyscraper located in Pathum Wan district, Bangkok, Thailand. The building houses a hotel that is part of the Central Group's Centara Hotels and Resorts.-Structure:...
, Bangkok, 235 m (771 ft) - The MetThe Met (skyscraper)The Met is a 69 storey condominium located in Bangkok.It is the fifth tallest building and second tallest residential building in Thailand.The Met has a height of 228 metres and 69 floors. It contains 370 condominium units. It is composed of six towers connected by skybridges. Sunshades, overhangs,...
, Bangkok, 228 m (748 ft) - Empire Tower 1, Bangkok, 227 m (745 ft)
- Northpoint INorthpoint (skyscraper)Northpoint is a skyscraper under construction in Pattaya, Thailand.The building will comprise residential condominiums and was topped off in December 2008 and consists of two towers, the 54-floor South Tower and the 46-floor North Tower. The south tower is the tallest building outside Bangkok and...
, Pattaya, 226 m (741 ft) - Jewelry Trade CenterJewelry Trade CenterThe Jewelry Trade Center is a 59-story mixed-use skyscraper located in the Silom Road gemstone district of Bangkok, Thailand. Designed by Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum, the building was completed in 1996. It is currently the eighth tallest building in Thailand...
, Bangkok, 221 m (725 ft) - The Pano, Bangkok, 219 m (719 ft)
- China Resources Tower, Bangkok, 210 m (689 ft)
- Thai Farmer Bank Headquarters, Bangkok, 208 m (682 ft)
Under Construction
- MahaNakhonMahaNakhonMahaNakhon is a luxury mixed-use skyscraper currently under construction in the Sathon business area of Bangkok, Thailand. Designed by German architect Ole Scheeren, it will have the unconventional appearance of a glass curtain-walled square tower with a cuboid-surfaced spiral cut into the side of...
, Bangkok 313 m (1,027 ft) - The Capella Hotel Bangkok, Bangkok, 286 m (938 ft)
- The River Residential, Bangkok, 266 m (873 ft)
- Reflection I, Pattaya, 252 m (827 ft)
- Terminal 21, Bangkok, 202 m (663 ft)
Uzbekistan
- Tashkent TowerTashkent TowerThe Tashkent Television Tower is a high tower, located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Construction started in 1978 and it began operation 6 years later, on 15 January 1985. It was the 3rd tallest tower in the world from 1985 to 1991....
, Tashkent, 375 m (1,230 ft) - Chimney of Syrdarya Power PlantSyrdarya Power PlantSyrdarya Power Plant is a natural gas-fired power plant located in Shirin, Uzbekistan. Its ten units were commissioned in 1972–1981. The installed capacity of the power plant is 3,000 MW....
, Syrdarya, 350 m (1,148 ft) - Uchkizil TV Mast, Termez, 350 m (1,148 ft)
United Arab Emirates
- Burj Khalifa, Dubai, 829.84 m (2,723 ft)
- Emirates Office TowerEmirates Office TowerThe Emirates Office Tower, also known as Emirates Tower One, is a 54-floor office building along Sheikh Zayed Road in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Connected with the 56-floor Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel by a retail boulevard, the two towers form what is commonly referred to as the...
, DubaiDubaiDubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
, 355 m (1,165 ft) - Burj al-ArabBurj al-ArabBurj Al Arab is a 5-star luxury hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At , it is the fourth tallest hotel in the world. Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island out from Jumeirah beach, and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge...
, Dubai, 321 m (1,053 ft) - Abu Dhabi Investment AuthorityAbu Dhabi Investment AuthorityThe Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is a sovereign wealth fund owned by Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates founded for the purpose of investing funds on behalf of the Government of Abu Dhabi....
Tower, Abu DhabiAbu DhabiAbu Dhabi , literally Father of Gazelle, is the capital and the second largest city of the United Arab Emirates in terms of population and the largest of the seven member emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi lies on a T-shaped island jutting into the Persian Gulf from the central western...
, 185 m (607 ft) - NBAD Tower, Abu Dhabi, 173 m (568 ft)
- Baynunah HiltonHilton HotelsHilton Hotels & Resorts is an international chain of full-service hotels and resorts founded by Conrad Hilton and now owned by Hilton Worldwide. Hilton hotels are either owned by, managed by, or franchised to independent operators by Hilton Worldwide. Hilton Hotels became the first coast-to-coast...
Tower, Abu Dhabi, 165 m (541 ft) - EtisalatEtisalatEmirates Telecommunications Corporation, branded trade name Etisalat is a UAE based telecommunications services provider, currently operating in 18 countries across Asia, the Middle East and Africa...
HQ Tower, Abu Dhabi, 160 m (525 ft) - Abu Dhabi Commercial BankAbu Dhabi Commercial BankAbu Dhabi Commercial Bank , commonly called ADCB, is a bank in the United Arab Emirates.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank was formed in 1985 as a public shareholding company with limited liability, upon merger of Emirates Commercial Bank and Federal Commercial Bank with Khaleej Commercial Bank, which was...
(ADCB) Tower, Abu DhabiAbu DhabiAbu Dhabi , literally Father of Gazelle, is the capital and the second largest city of the United Arab Emirates in terms of population and the largest of the seven member emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi lies on a T-shaped island jutting into the Persian Gulf from the central western...
, 116 m (381 ft)
Under Construction/Planned
- PentominiumPentominiumThe Pentominium is a supertall skyscraper currently under construction in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. When completed, the residential tower will be tall, with 122 floors above ground. It was designed by architects Aedas and funded by Trident International Holdings. The AED 1.46...
, Dubai MarinaDubai MarinaDubai Marina is a district in the heart of what has become known as "new Dubai" in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dubai Marina is a canal city, carved along a two mile stretch of Persian Gulf shoreline. When the entire development is complete, it will accommodate more than 120,000 people in...
, Dubai, 516 m (1,693 ft) - Burj Al AlamBurj al AlamThe Burj Al Alam is a 108-story, hyperboloid skyscraper under construction in the Business Bay area of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is designed to resemble a crystal flower. It is to become one of the world's tallest buildings...
, Dubai, 484 m (1,588 ft) - Princess TowerPrincess TowerThe Princess Tower is a residential skyscraper that is under construction in Dubai. It will rise to and have 101 floors. The building was originally proposed at only 90 floors. The supertall will become the tallest residential building in the world and the second tallest building in Dubai upon...
, Dubai Marina, Dubai, 414 m (1,358 ft) - Marina 101Marina 101Marina 101 is a supertall skyscraper tall with 101 floors under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The skyscraper will have 324 hotel rooms and 516 residential units. The building was designed by National Engineering Bureau. Construction, by Turkish conglomerate TAV Construction, is...
, Dubai Marina, Dubai, 412 m (1,352 ft) - 23 Marina23 Marina23 Marina is a residential skyscraper in Dubai and was built by the Hiranandani Group based in Mumbai, India. The tower has 90 floors and is . It is the world's Tallest all-residential building...
, Dubai Marina, Dubai, 395 m (1,296 ft) - Elite ResidenceElite ResidenceElite Residence is a supertall skyscraper under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in the Dubai Marina district, overlooking one of the man made palm islands. The building will stand 380 m tall and have 91 floors...
, Dubai Marina, Dubai, 380 m (1,247 ft) - Sky Tower, Al Reem IslandAl Reem IslandAl Reem Island is a residential, commercial and business project on Al Reem Isle, a natural island 600 meters off the coast of Abu Dhabi island. It is currently being developed separately by Sorouh Real Estate , Reem Investments, and Tamouh...
, Abu Dhabi, 379 m (1,243 ft) - Central Market Residential Tower, Abu Dhabi, 374 m (1,227 ft)
- Rose Tower, Dubai, 333 m (1,093 ft)
- The Landmark, Abu Dhabi, 324 m (1,063 ft)
- Central Market Commercial Tower, Abu Dhabi, 280 m (919 ft)
- Stellar Tower, Abu Dhabi, 255 m (837 ft)
- Central Market Hotel Tower, Abu Dhabi, 254 m (833 ft)
- Emirates Pearl, Abu Dhabi, 240 m (787 ft)
- Empire Island Tower, Al Reem IslandAl Reem IslandAl Reem Island is a residential, commercial and business project on Al Reem Isle, a natural island 600 meters off the coast of Abu Dhabi island. It is currently being developed separately by Sorouh Real Estate , Reem Investments, and Tamouh...
, 240 m (787 ft) - Al Ameera Tower, SharjahSharjah (city)Sharjah is the third largest and most populous city in the United Arab Emirates. It is located along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula.Sharjah is the seat of government of the emirate of Sharjah...
, 225 m (738 ft) - Capital Plaza Office Tower, Abu Dhabi, 157 m (515 ft)
- Capital Plaza Hotel Tower, Abu Dhabi, 146 m (479 ft)
- Le Royal Meridien Hotel, Abu Dhabi, 121 m (397 ft)
- Burj E Revolve, Dubai Marina, Dubai, 150 Stories 1000me
Complete/Topped out
Top 15 highest structures are listed below| Rank | Name | Height | Floors | Complete | City |
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| 1 | Landmark 72 Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower is a supertall skyscraper under construction in Pham Hung Boulevard, Cau Giay district, Hanoi, Vietnam. The area is reserved for big companies to set up their headquarters there such as Agribank and VNPT... |
336 m (1,102.4 ft) | 70 | 2011 | Hanoi Hanoi Hanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam... |
| 2 | Bitexco Financial Tower | 262.5 m (861.2 ft) | 68 | 2010 | Saigon |
| 3 | Binh Duong Television Transmitter | 252 m (826.8 ft) | 2005 | Binh Duong | |
| 4 | Ho Chi Minh city Transmitter Ho Chi Minh City Television Ho Chi Minh City Television is the official televised channel of Ho Chi Minh City. HTV broadcasts in three channels: entertainment & advertisement service and gameshow on HTV7, information, propaganda-trend, official and analog-digital on HTV9, and HTV4. HTV also has several specific cable and... |
250 m (820.2 ft) | 2009 | Saigon | |
| 5 | Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower 2 Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower is a supertall skyscraper under construction in Pham Hung Boulevard, Cau Giay district, Hanoi, Vietnam. The area is reserved for big companies to set up their headquarters there such as Agribank and VNPT... Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower 3 Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower is a supertall skyscraper under construction in Pham Hung Boulevard, Cau Giay district, Hanoi, Vietnam. The area is reserved for big companies to set up their headquarters there such as Agribank and VNPT... |
212 m (695.5 ft) | 48 | 2011 | Hanoi Hanoi Hanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam... |
| 6 | VTV-Binh Duong Transmitter | 184 m (603.7 ft) | Binh Duong | ||
| 7 | Nam Dinh Transmitter | 180 m (590.6 ft) | 2010 | Nam Dinh Nam Dinh Nam Định is a big city in the Red River Delta of northern Vietnam. It is the capital of Nam Dinh Province and capital of the South of Red River Delta. Nam Dinh province was, at one time, part of Ha Nam Ninh province until it was split up again in 1996 to return to being two separate provinces,... |
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| 8 | Cần Thơ Transmitter | 170 m (557.7 ft) | 2003 | Cần Thơ | |
| 9 | Saigon Times Square Saigon Times Square Saigon Times Square is a high-rise building under construction District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This tower will include 3 towers, two 36-story tower and a 43-joint tower and features a modern architectural style. Construction costs, invested by Times Square Investment Joint Stock Company,... |
163 m (534.8 ft) | 2011 | Ho Chi Minh city Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City , formerly named Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam... |
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| 10 | Saigon Trade Center | 160 m (524.9 ft) | 33 | 1997 | Saigon |
| 11 | Trung Hoa Nhan Chinh | 136 m (446.2 ft) | 34 | 2007 | Hanoi Hanoi Hanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam... |
| 12 | Saigon Pearl-Ruby Tower Saigon Pearl-Sapphire Tower Saigon Pearl-Topaz Tower |
135 m (442.9 ft) | 38 | 2009 2010 2010 |
Saigon |
| 13 | Sunrise City Block I | 131 m (429.8 ft) | 32 | 2011 | Saigon |
| 14 | M5 Tower | 124.6 m (408.8 ft) | 34 | 2008 | Hanoi Hanoi Hanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam... |
| 15 | Hung Vuong Plaza | 120 m (393.7 ft) | 29 | 2008 | Saigon |
Under-construction
Top 15 highest structures that are under construction are listed below| Rank | Name | Height | Floors | Complete | City |
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| 1 | Vietinbank Tower 1 | 363 m (1,190.9 ft) | 68 | 2013 | Hanoi Hanoi Hanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam... |
| 2 | Lotte Center Hanoi Lotte Center Hanoi Lotte Center Hanoi is a skyscraper under construction in Hanoi, Vietnam. This tower will have 65 floors and features a modern architectural style. The architect of the tower is Callison, an American company. Upon completion, this tower will be one of the highest buildings in Vietnam. As of 2007,... |
267 m (876 ft) | 65 | 2013 | Hanoi Hanoi Hanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam... |
| 3 | Vietinbank Tower 2 | 250 m (820.2 ft) | 47 | 2013 | Hanoi Hanoi Hanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam... |
| 4 | Vien Dong Meridian 1 Vien Dong Meridian 2 |
220 m (721.8 ft) | 48 | 2012 | Da Nang Da Nang Đà Nẵng , occasionally Danang, is a major port city in the South Central Coast of Vietnam, on the coast of the South China Sea at the mouth of the Han River. It is the commercial and educational center of Central Vietnam; its well-sheltered, easily accessible port and its location on the path of... |
| 5 | Saigon M&C Saigon M&C Saigon M&C Tower, is a high-rise building under construction District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This tower is invested by Bouygues Batiment International, totals approximately $228 million USD. The building has 42 floors and 195 meters tall.... |
195 m (639.8 ft) | 42 | 2011 | Saigon |
| 6 | Discovery Tower 1 | 183 m (600.4 ft) | 38 | 2013 | Hanoi Hanoi Hanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam... |
| 7 | Habico | 180 m (590.6 ft) | 36 | Hanoi Hanoi Hanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam... |
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| 8 | Diamond Flower Tower | 177 m (580.7 ft) | 40 | 2013 | Hanoi Hanoi Hanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam... |
| 9 | VTV Programmes Production Center | 170 m (557.7 ft) | 28 | 2013 | Hanoi Hanoi Hanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam... |
| 10 | Business Tower | 168 m (551.2 ft) | 45 | 2013 | Hanoi Hanoi Hanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam... |
| 11 | Da Nang Administrative Center | 166.8 m (547.2 ft) | 34 | 2012 | Da Nang Da Nang Đà Nẵng , occasionally Danang, is a major port city in the South Central Coast of Vietnam, on the coast of the South China Sea at the mouth of the Han River. It is the commercial and educational center of Central Vietnam; its well-sheltered, easily accessible port and its location on the path of... |
| 12 | Novotel Han River | 155 m (508.5 ft) | 38 | Da Nang Da Nang Đà Nẵng , occasionally Danang, is a major port city in the South Central Coast of Vietnam, on the coast of the South China Sea at the mouth of the Han River. It is the commercial and educational center of Central Vietnam; its well-sheltered, easily accessible port and its location on the path of... |
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| 13= | The Everich II | 152 m (498.7 ft) | 37 | 2013 | Saigon |
| 13= | BIDV Tower | 152 m (498.7 ft) | 40 | 2013 | Saigon |
Austria
- Mediumwave transmission mast BisambergSendeanlage BisambergThe Sendeanlage Bisamberg was an Austrian medium wave transmission facility built in 1933 and demolished on February 24, 2010....
, 265 m (869 ft) - DonauturmDonauturmThe Vienna Donauturm[p] , opened in April 1964, is the tallest free-standing structure in Austria, at , the tallest structure in Austria, and among the 75 tallest towers in the world. The tower is located near the north bank of the Danube River in the district of Donaustadt. In the infobox there...
, 252 m (827 ft) - Millennium Tower Wien, 202 m (663 ft)
- StephansdomStephansdomSt. Stephen's Cathedral is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Vienna and the seat of the Archbishop of Vienna, Christoph Cardinal Schönborn, OP...
, 137 m (449 ft)
Belarus
- Kolodischi TV MastKolodischi TV MastThe Kolodischi TV Mast is a 350-metre tall guyed TV mast situated at Kolodischi, east of Minsk in Belarus. It is among the tallest towers in Belarus.- History :...
, 350 m (1,148 ft) - Ushachi TV Mast, Ushachi, 350 m (1,148 ft)
- Polykovichi TV Mast, Mahilyow/Polykovichi, 350 m (1,148 ft)
- Novaya Strazha TV Mast, SlonimSlonimSlonim is a city in Hrodna Voblast, Belarus, capital of the Slonim District. It is located at the junction of the Shchara and Isa rivers, 143 km southeast of Hrodna. The population in 2008 was 50,800.-Etymology and historical names:...
, 350 m (1,148 ft) - Vileyka VLF transmitterVileyka VLF transmitterThe "Vileyka" VLF transmitter is the site of the 43rd Communications Center of the Russian Navy , situated west of the town of Vileyka in Belarus . The "Vileyka" VLF transmitter is an important facility for transmitting orders to submarines in the very low frequency range...
, central masts, 305 m (1,001 ft) - Vileyka VLF transmitterVileyka VLF transmitterThe "Vileyka" VLF transmitter is the site of the 43rd Communications Center of the Russian Navy , situated west of the town of Vileyka in Belarus . The "Vileyka" VLF transmitter is an important facility for transmitting orders to submarines in the very low frequency range...
, ring masts, 270 m (886 ft)
Belgium
- VRT Tower Egem, 305 m (1,001 ft)
- VRT Tower, 300 m (984 ft)
- South Tower (Brussels)South Tower (Brussels)The South Tower in Brussels is the tallest building in Belgium. It is 150 metres high and has 38 floors and also 3 basement floors, with 11 lifts. It stands next to the Brussels South Railway Station. It was built between 1962 and 1967...
, BrusselsBrusselsBrussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
, 150 m (492 ft) - Tour Finances, 145 m (476 ft)
- Dexia TowerDexia TowerThe Dexia Tower is a skyscraper located in the Northern Quarter central business district of Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Brussels, Belgium. It owes its name to its current tenant, the bank Dexia...
, 137 m (449 ft) - Madou Plaza, 120 m (394 ft)
- Tour Astro, 107 m (351 ft)
- North Galaxy, 107 m (351 ft)
- Belgacom TowersBelgacom TowersThe Belgacom Towers are twin skyscrapers on King Albert II Street in the Northern Quarter central business district of Brussels, Belgium. The buildings take their name from the telecommunications company Belgacom. They are among the tallest buildings in Belgium.The towers are both tall to the...
, 102 m (335 ft)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Chimney of Ugljevik Power PlantUgljevik Power PlantThe Ugljevik Power Plant is a coal-fired power plant in Ugljevik, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is owned and operated by Rudnik i termoelektrana Ugljevik, a subsidiary of Elektroprivreda Republike Srpske. RiTE Ugljevik is an integrated coal-mining and power generating...
, UgljevikUgljevikUgljevik is a municipality and town in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The municipality located in the eastern foothills of Mount Majevica, in picturesque countryside, where wondrous and beautiful mountain starts descending towards the flatlands of Semberija, to which it is tied more than any other...
310 m (1,017 ft) - Avaz Twist TowerAvaz Twist TowerThe Avaz Twist Tower is a skyscraper in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and at 172 m is the tallest skyscraper in Balkans. It is the new headquarter for Avaz, a Bosnia and Herzegovina newspaper company. The tower is located in the Marijin Dvor district, Sarajevo's business district. Construction...
, SarajevoSarajevoSarajevo |Bosnia]], surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans....
, 175 m (574 ft), 42 floors - Incel Chimney, Banja LukaBanja Luka-History:The name "Banja Luka" was first mentioned in a document dated February 6, 1494, but Banja Luka's history dates back to ancient times. There is a substantial evidence of the Roman presence in the region during the first few centuries A.D., including an old fort "Kastel" in the centre of...
150 m (492 ft) - Bosmal City Center, SarajevoSarajevoSarajevo |Bosnia]], surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans....
, 120 m (394 ft), 27 floors (The tallest residential building in the BalkansBalkansThe Balkans is a geopolitical and cultural region of southeastern Europe...
) - Bosmal City Center second building, SarajevoSarajevoSarajevo |Bosnia]], surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans....
, 118 m (387 ft), 25 floors - Unitic Tower I, SarajevoSarajevoSarajevo |Bosnia]], surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans....
, 92 m (302 ft), 21 floors - Unitic Tower II, SarajevoSarajevoSarajevo |Bosnia]], surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans....
, 93 m (305 ft), 21 floors - The Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina, SarajevoSarajevoSarajevo |Bosnia]], surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans....
, 86 m (282 ft), 18 floors - The Government Building of Republika Srpska, Banja LukaBanja Luka-History:The name "Banja Luka" was first mentioned in a document dated February 6, 1494, but Banja Luka's history dates back to ancient times. There is a substantial evidence of the Roman presence in the region during the first few centuries A.D., including an old fort "Kastel" in the centre of...
, 70 m (230 ft), 17 floors
Under construction
- Integral Building, 15 floors, Banja LukaBanja Luka-History:The name "Banja Luka" was first mentioned in a document dated February 6, 1494, but Banja Luka's history dates back to ancient times. There is a substantial evidence of the Roman presence in the region during the first few centuries A.D., including an old fort "Kastel" in the centre of...
, 66 m (217 ft)
Kingdom of Bulgaria
- Chimneys of the Maritsa Iztok ComplexMaritsa Iztok ComplexThe Maritsa Iztok Complex is the largest energy complex in South Eastern Europe. It is located in Stara Zagora Province, south-central Bulgaria. It consists of three lignite-fired thermal power stations. The complex is located in a large lignite coal basin, which includes several mines, enrichment...
, 325 m (1,066 ft) - Chimney of Pirdop copper smelter and refineryPirdop copper smelter and refineryPirdop copper smelter and refinery is the biggest facility for smelting and refining of copper in South-Eastern Europe. The factory is situated between the towns of Pirdop and Zlatitsa in the Sofia Province, western Bulgaria...
, 325 m (1,066 ft) - Venets TransmitterVenets TransmitterVenets Transmitter is a facility for FM and TV-broadcasting near Venets and Samuil in Shumen Province in Bulgaria. Venets Transmitter uses as antenna tower a 302 metre tall guyed lattice steel mast with rectangular cross section. This mast, which was built in 1975 is the tallest radio mast at...
, 302 m (991 ft) - Vakarel TransmitterVakarel TransmitterThe Vakarel Transmitter is a large broadcasting facility for long- and medium wave near Vakarel, Bulgaria. The Vakarel Transmitter was inaugurated in 1937. It has one directional antenna consisting of three guyed masts and another consisting of two masts....
, 215 m (705 ft)
See also: List of tallest structures in Bulgaria
Independent State of Croatia
- Chimney of Plomin Power StationPlomin Power StationPlomin Power Station is a coal fired power station near Plomin, Croatia. As of 2007, its production corresponded to 13% of Croatia's electricity needs.The power plant consists of two boiler units, TE Plomin 1 built in 1969 and...
, 340 m (1,115 ft) - Zagreb TV TowerZagreb TV TowerZagreb TV Tower is a 169 metre tall TV tower built of reinforced concrete on the summit of the 1035 metre tall mountain Medvednica near Zagreb, Croatia.Zagreb TV Tower was built in 1973...
, 169 m (554 ft) - Zagreb CathedralZagreb cathedralZagreb Cathedral on Kaptol is the most famous building in Zagreb, and the tallest building in Croatia. It is dedicated to the Holy Virgin's Ascension and to St. Stephen and St. Ladislaus. The cathedral is typically Gothic, as is its sacristy, which is of great architectonic value...
, 105 m (344 ft) - ZagrepčankaZagrepcankaZagrepčanka is a business tower located in Zagreb, Croatia. The address is Savska 41, on the Savska Road and Vukovar Avenue intersection.-Technical information:Zagrepčanka is ranked 1st by height in Croatia...
, 100 m (328 ft) - Eurotower, 97 m (318 ft)
- Cibona TowerCibona TowerThe Cibona Tower in Zagreb, Croatia is a business tower. The address is Trg Dražena Petrovića 3, near the Savska and Kranjčevićeva intersection.-Technical information:...
, 92 m (302 ft) - ZagrebtowerZagrebtowerZagrebtower is a skyscraper in Zagreb, Croatia, located in the neighborhood of Kanal, on the Radnička Road. It was completed in late 2006.It is an elliptical, 22-story, office tower with adjacent 8-story office building which includes an underground parking garage. The complex includes a total of ...
, 84 m (276 ft)
Under construction
- Sky Office TowerSky Office TowerSky Office Tower is a future dual business tower, elliptically shaped, located in Zagreb, Croatia, north of the Zagrebačka Avenue, near the intersection with Zagrebačka cesta. The office tower is currently under construction,...
, 89 m (292 ft), under construction .
Cyprus
- PsimolofouPsimolofouPsimolofou or Psimolophou is village located about 16 km from Nicosia District Capital of Cyprus, en-route to the historic Machairas Monastery....
radio mast, 193 m (633 ft) - Chimney of Vasiliko Power StationElectricity Authority of CyprusThe Electricity Authority of Cyprus , whose head office is located in Strovolos, currently holds a near monopoly on electricity generation in Cyprus...
, 138 m (453 ft) - Shakolas tower, 45 m (148 ft)
- YIT Center, 40 m (131 ft)
Denmark
- Without Greenland: Tommerup transmitter, 321.3 m (1,054 ft)
- With Greenland: Globecom TowerGlobecom TowerGlobecom Tower is a 378.25 metre tall guyed mast for military longwave transmission at Northmountain on Thule Air Base on Greenland. Globecom Tower, whose design is similar to that of Forestport Tower, is a guyed lattice steel tower with a triangular cross section , which is anchored in three...
, 378.25 m (1,241 ft) ( until 1964: Angissq LORAN-C transmitterAngissq LORAN-C transmitterAngissq LORAN-C transmitter was a LORAN-C transmitter at Nanortalik-Angissq, Greenland of GRI 7930, 59°59'18"N, 45°10'24" W . Angissq LORAN-C transmitter had a transmission power of 1000 kilowatts....
, 411.48 m (1,350 ft))
Estonia
- Koeru TV mast, 349 m (1,145 ft)
- Valgjärve TV mastValgjärve TV MastThe Valgjärve TV Mast is a 347 metres high guyed mast in Southern Estonia. It is located near Valgjärve village in Valgjärve Parish, Põlva County and was built in 1988. Valgjärve TV Mast is the second tallest structure in Estonia after Koeru TV Mast....
, 347 m (1,138 ft) - Tallinn TV TowerTallinn TV TowerThe Tallinn TV Tower is a free-standing structure with an observation deck, built to provide better telecommunication services for the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics regatta event . It is located near Pirita, six km north-east of the Tallinn city center...
, 314 m (1,030 ft) - Pärnu TV mast, 196 m (643 ft)
- St Olav TallinnSt Olav TallinnSt. Olaf’s Church or St. Olav's Church in Tallinn, Estonia, is believed to have been built in the 12th century and to have been the centre for old Tallinn's Scandinavian community prior to the conquest of Tallinn by Denmark in 1219. Its dedication relates to King Olaf II of Norway...
, 123.7 m (406 ft) (159 m (522 ft) on 16th century) - Swissotel Tallinn, 117 m (384 ft)
- Radisson SAS Hotel, 103 m (338 ft)
- SEBSebSeb is a diminutive of the given name Sebastian. "Seb" may also refer to:*A god in Egyptian mythology also known as Geb*Sebastian 'Seb' Coe , British athlete and politician*Seb Fontaine, DJ with English dance/electronica outfit Reflekt...
, 94 m (308 ft) - Tigutorn, 90 m (295 ft)
- Hotel Olümpia, 84 m (276 ft)
- City PlazaCity PlazaCity Plaza is a shopping mall in historic downtown St. Albert, Alberta, Canada.This shopping plaza features heritage architecture and a European small shop ambience. It has been home to BITNETS, the award-winning technology business that owned this property from May 31, 2002-2008, and other upscale...
, 78 m (256 ft) - Sokos Hotel Viru, 74 m (243 ft)
- Maakri Maja, 72 m (236 ft)
Finland
- Tallest structure: Hollola TV MastHollola TV MastHollola TV Mast is a mast in Hollola, Finland. It has a height of 327 metres . It is also the tallest structure in Finland, so far.-See also:*List of tallest structures in Finland...
( Tiirismaa ), Hollola, 327 m (1,073 ft) - Haapavesi TV MastHaapavesi TV MastHaapavesi TV Mast is a mast in Haapavesi, Finland. It has a height of .-See also:*List of tallest structures in Finland...
, Haapavesi, 327 m (1,073 ft) - Tallest building: CirrusCirrus (building)Cirrus is a high-rise cooperative apartment building in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Cirrus is the tallest building in Finland with a height of 86 meters . The building, which is located in Vuosaari in East Helsinki, has 28 floors and 140 apartments...
, Helsinki, 86 m (282 ft)
See also: Tallest buildings in Finland, List of tallest structures in Finland
Early Modern France
- Longwave transmission masts Allouis, 350 m (1,148 ft)
- Masts of HWU transmitterHWU transmitterHWU transmitter is a French facility for transmitting orders to submerged submarines of the French Navy. HWU transmitter, situated near Rosnay at 46°42'47"N, 1°14'39"E, is one of the largest radio transmitters in France and is clearly visible on satellite pictures...
, 350 m (1,148 ft) - Eiffel TowerEiffel TowerThe Eiffel Tower is a puddle iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. Built in 1889, it has become both a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world...
, 300 m (984 ft) (324 m (1,063 ft) with antenna) - Tour MontparnasseTour MontparnasseTour Maine-Montparnasse , also commonly named Tour Montparnasse, is a tall office skyscraper located in Paris, France, in the area of Montparnasse. Constructed from 1969 to 1972, it was the tallest skyscraper in France until 2011, when it was surpassed in height by the Tour First...
, 209 m (686 ft) - Millau viaductMillau ViaductThe Millau Viaduct is a cable-stayed road-bridge that spans the valley of the river Tarn near Millau in southern France. Designed by the British architect Norman Foster and French structural engineer Michel Virlogeux, it is the tallest bridge in the world, with one mast's summit at . It is the...
, 270 m (886 ft) clearance, 341 m (1,119 ft) meters at summit
Germany
- Tallest structure:
- Former Eastern Germany
- TV Tower Berlin, 368.03 m (1,207 ft)
- Longwave transmission mast ZehlendorfSender ZehlendorfSender Zehlendorf is a radio transmission facility that has existed since 1936, when a short wave transmitter was built in Zehlendorf as part of the establishment of permanent radio services...
, 359.7 m (1,180 ft)
- Former West Germany and Western Berlin
- Longwave transmission masts DonebachSender DonebachThe Sender Donebach is a 500-kilowatt longwave radio transmitter operating on 153 kHz and transmitting the program of German public broadcaster Deutschlandfunk...
, 363 m (1,191 ft) - Directional Radio Mast Berlin-FrohnauRichtfunkstelle Berlin-FrohnauThe Richtfunkstelle Berlin-Frohnau was a facility for directional radio services in Frohnau . Before the German reunification, the facility served as a directional radio link between West Berlin and West Germany.It first used only an overhorizon directional link...
, 358.7 m (1,177 ft), demolished in 2009
- Longwave transmission masts Donebach
- Former Eastern Germany
- Commerzbank TowerCommerzbank TowerCommerzbank Tower, located in the city centre of Frankfurt, Germany, is the tallest completed skyscraper in the European Union. After it was completed in 1997 it ranked as the tallest skyscraper in Europe until 2005 when it was surpassed by the Triumph-Palace in Moscow...
, tallest building in Europe 1997–2004, 259 m (850 ft) (300.1 m (985 ft) with the antenna) - Ulm MünsterUlm Münster- Measurements :*The height of the spire is .Ulm Münster is the world's tallest church*The church has a length of and a width of .*The building area is approximately .*The height of the central nave is , whilst the lateral naves are high....
, the tallest cathedral church in the world, 161.53 m (530 ft)
See also: List of tallest structures in Germany
Greece
- Kato Souli LF Transmission MastKato Souli Naval Transmission FacilityKato Souli Naval Transmission Facility is a facility used by the Greek Navy for transmitting messages to submarinesin the LF-range at Kato Souli near Marathon, Greece. It was commissioned in 1989 and uses as tallest antenna tower a 250-metre-tall guyed mast with umbrella antenna,the tallest...
, 250 m (820 ft) - Athens ERA-1 broadcasting mastAthens ERA-1 transmitterAthens ERA-1 Transmitter is a facility of Greek broadcasting transmission for broadcasting the program of ERA-1 on 729 kHz with 150 kW in the standard mediumwave band. Athens ERA-1 transmitter uses as antenna a 210 metres tall mast radiator insulated against ground, which is a lattice structure...
, 210 m (689 ft) - Thessaloniki Business Center (Proposed), 165 m (541 ft)
- Athens TowerAthens towerAthens Tower 1 is the tallest building in Greece. It is 103 m tall. Construction started in 1968 and was completed in 1971 At the time of its completion, it was the tallest building in the Balkans. It is one of the two towers of the Athens Towers complex. It has 28 floors. It is located in the...
, 103 m (338 ft) - Piraeus Commercial Centre, 85 m (279 ft)
- Apollon Tower, 80 m (262 ft)
- Atrina Centre, 80 m (262 ft)
- OTE TowerOTE TowerOTE Tower is a 76-metre-tall tower located in the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center in central Thessaloniki, Greece. The tower opened in 1966 and was renovated in 2005....
, 76 m (249 ft) - OTE Head Offices, 75 m (246 ft)
- President Hotel, 70 m (230 ft)
- Athens Tower 2, 68 m (223 ft)
- Twin Tower 1, 62 metres (203 ft)
- Twin Tower 2, 62 m (203 ft)
- Efterpi Tower, 60 m (197 ft)
See also: List of tallest buildings and structures in Greece
Hungary
- Lakihegy TowerLakihegy TowerThe Lakihegy Tower is a 314 metre high radio mast at Szigetszentmiklós-Lakihegy. The Blaw-Knox type tower was built in 1933 and was one of Europe's tallest structures at the time of construction...
, 314 m (1,030 ft)
Iceland
- Longwave radio mast HellissandurLongwave radio mast HellissandurThe Longwave radio mast Hellissandur is a 412 metre high guyed radio mast for longwave transmissions at Gufuskálar in the vicinity of Hellissandur on the peninsula Snæfellsnes of Iceland. This mast, which is the tallest structure in Western Europe, is insulated against ground and guyed in 5 levels...
, Gufuskálar, 412 m (1,352 ft) - Naval Radio Transmitter Facility GrindavikNaval Radio Transmitter Facility GrindavikNaval Radio Transmitter Facility Grindavik is a transmission facility of the US Navy at Grindavík, maintained by the N62 Division. It is active on shortwave and longwave, there under the callsign TFK on 37.6 kHz....
, Mast 1, GrindavikGrindavíkGrindavík is a fishing town at the peninsula of Reykjanes at the south-western coast of Iceland.It is one of the few cities with a harbour at this coast. Most of the 2,800 inhabitants work in the fishing industry...
, 304.8 m (1,000 ft) - Longwave radio mast Eiðar, Eiðar, 220 m (722 ft)
- Naval Radio Transmitter Facility GrindavikNaval Radio Transmitter Facility GrindavikNaval Radio Transmitter Facility Grindavik is a transmission facility of the US Navy at Grindavík, maintained by the N62 Division. It is active on shortwave and longwave, there under the callsign TFK on 37.6 kHz....
, Mast 2, GrindavikGrindavíkGrindavík is a fishing town at the peninsula of Reykjanes at the south-western coast of Iceland.It is one of the few cities with a harbour at this coast. Most of the 2,800 inhabitants work in the fishing industry...
, 182.9 m (600 ft) - Smáratorg towerSmáratorg TowerSmáratorg 3 is an office and retail building in Iceland. It is the tallest building in Iceland, surpassing the Hallgrímskirkja in height, and is the fifth tallest architectural structure in the country after the Eiðar longwave transmitter, the masts of Naval Radio Transmitter Facility Grindavik...
, 78 m (256 ft) - HallgrímskirkjaHallgrímskirkjaThe Hallgrímskirkja is a Lutheran parish church in Reykjavík, Iceland. At 74.5 metres , it is the largest church in Iceland and the sixth tallest architectural structure in Iceland after Longwave radio mast Hellissandur, the radio masts of US Navy at Grindavík, Eiðar longwave transmitter and...
, 74 m (243 ft)
Republic of Ireland
In the Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
unless stated otherwise:
- Tallest structure: RTÉ Radio 1 Medium Wave guyed mastTullamore transmitterThe Tullamore transmitter was an AM radio transmission mast located near Tullamore, Ireland. Built in 1975 to replace the Athlone transmitter, it always carried RTÉ Radio 1 on 567 kHz, at 500kW...
, TullamoreTullamoreTullamore is a town in County Offaly, in the midlands of Ireland. It is Offaly's county town and the centre of the district.Tullamore is an important commercial and industrial centre in the region. Major international employers in the town include 'Tyco Healthcare' and 'Boston Scientific'. In...
, 290 m (951 ft) - Tallest free-standing structure: Power station chimneys, MoneypointMoneypointMoneypoint is Ireland's largest electricity generation station and only coal-fired power station. It is located on the River Shannon near Kilrush, County Clare and was constructed at a cost of more than £700m, in one of the largest capital projects in the history of the Republic of Ireland...
, 218 m (715 ft) - Tallest sculpture: Spire of DublinSpire of DublinThe Spire of Dublin, officially titled the Monument of Light is a large, stainless steel, pin-like monument in height, located on the site of the former Nelson's Pillar on O'Connell Street in Dublin, Ireland.-Details:...
, 120 m (394 ft) - Tallest spired building: Saint John's Cathedral, LimerickLimerickLimerick is the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland, and the principal city of County Limerick and Ireland's Mid-West Region. It is the fifth most populous city in all of Ireland. When taking the extra-municipal suburbs into account, Limerick is the third largest conurbation in the...
, 93.8 m (308 ft) - Tallest storeyed building: The ElysianThe ElysianThe Elysian is a mixed-use celtic tiger-era building at Eglinton Street in Cork City, Ireland. Construction of the building was completed in early September 2008....
, CorkCork (city)Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland's third most populous city. It is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city in the province of Munster. Cork has a population of 119,418, while the addition of the suburban...
, 71 m (233 ft)- (Tallest storeyed building in Northern IrelandNorthern IrelandNorthern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
: Windsor HouseWindsor HouseWindsor House is a high-rise office building in Bedford Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland. The building was the tallest storeyed building on the island of Ireland before being surpassed by Obel Tower and stands at 80 metres tall, with 23 floors.Being the former tallest building on the Island of...
, BelfastBelfastBelfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
, 80 m (262 ft))
- (Tallest storeyed building in Northern Ireland
- Tallest structure in Northern Ireland ( and whole Irish Island): Mast of Strabane transmitting stationStrabane transmitting stationThe Strabane transmitting station is a broadcasting and telecommunications facility located at Legfordrum and situated very close to the town of Strabane, in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland . It is owned and operated by Arqiva.It includes a high guyed steel lattice mast, which is the tallest...
, 305.4 m (1,002 ft)
Italy
- Transmitter Caltanissetta, Caltanisetta, 282 m (925 ft)
- Pylons of MessinaPylons of MessinaThe Pylons of Messina were once used to carry a 220 kilovolt powerline across the Strait of Messina, between the Rizziconi substation in Calabria on the Italian mainland and the Sorgente substation in Sicily.-Design:...
, Messina, 232 m (761 ft) - Mole AntonellianaMole AntonellianaThe Mole Antonelliana is a major landmark of the Italian city of Turin. It is named for the architect who built it, Alessandro Antonelli. In Italian "Mole" indicates a building of monumental proportions. Construction began in 1863, soon after Italian unification and was completed 26 years later,...
, TurinTurinTurin is a city and major business and cultural centre in northern Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, located mainly on the left bank of the Po River and surrounded by the Alpine arch. The population of the city proper is 909,193 while the population of the urban area is estimated by Eurostat...
, 167 m (548 ft) - Palazzo LombardiaPalazzo LombardiaPalazzo Lombardia is a skyscraper in Milan, Italy, designed to be the Lombardy regional government's new seat.It is currently the tallest building in Italy....
, MilanMilanMilan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital city of the region of Lombardy and of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1.3 million, while its urban area, roughly coinciding with its administrative province and the bordering Province of Monza and Brianza ,...
, 161 m (528 ft) - Torre Telecom Italia, NaplesNaplesNaples is a city in Southern Italy, situated on the country's west coast by the Gulf of Naples. Lying between two notable volcanic regions, Mount Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields, it is the capital of the region of Campania and of the province of Naples...
, 128.9 m (423 ft) - Torre Pontina, Latina, 128 m (420 ft)
- Pirelli TowerPirelli TowerThe Pirelli Tower , is a skyscraper in Milan, Italy.-History:...
, MilanMilanMilan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital city of the region of Lombardy and of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1.3 million, while its urban area, roughly coinciding with its administrative province and the bordering Province of Monza and Brianza ,...
, 127.1 m (417 ft) - Torre ENEL, NaplesNaplesNaples is a city in Southern Italy, situated on the country's west coast by the Gulf of Naples. Lying between two notable volcanic regions, Mount Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields, it is the capital of the region of Campania and of the province of Naples...
, 123 m (404 ft) - Torre Francesco e Torre Saverio, NaplesNaplesNaples is a city in Southern Italy, situated on the country's west coast by the Gulf of Naples. Lying between two notable volcanic regions, Mount Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields, it is the capital of the region of Campania and of the province of Naples...
, 119 m (390 ft) - Crystal Palace, BresciaBresciaBrescia is a city and comune in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy. It is situated at the foot of the Alps, between the Mella and the Naviglio, with a population of around 197,000. It is the second largest city in Lombardy, after the capital, Milan...
, 110 m (361 ft) - Matitone, GenoaGenoaGenoa |Ligurian]] Zena ; Latin and, archaically, English Genua) is a city and an important seaport in northern Italy, the capital of the Province of Genoa and of the region of Liguria....
, 109 m (358 ft)
Latvia
- Highest highrises.
- Z-Towers, RigaRigaRiga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,...
, 135 m (443 ft) (under construction) - Saules akmens, Riga, 123 m (404 ft)
- Panorama Plaza II, Riga, 114 m (374 ft)
- Latvian Academy of SciencesLatvian Academy of SciencesThe Academy of Sciences is the official science academy of Latvia and is an association of the country's foremost scientists. The academy was founded as the Latvian SSR Academy of Sciences . It is located in Riga...
, Riga, 107 m (351 ft) - Panorama Plaza I, Riga, 99 m (325 ft)
- Raddison Blu Hotel Latvia, Riga, 95 m (312 ft)
- Ministry of Agriculture Building, Riga, 92 m (302 ft)
- Latvijas Televizija Building, Riga, 89 m (292 ft)
- Z-Towers, Riga
- Highest TV and Radio broadcasting towers and transmission masts.
- Riga Radio and TV TowerRiga Radio and TV TowerThe Riga Radio and TV Tower in Riga, Latvia is the tallest structure in the Baltic countries and in the European Union. It was built between 1979 and 1986 by USSR. Its highest point reaches 368.5 m , which makes it the third tallest tower in Europe and the 14th tallest tower in the world...
, Riga, 368 m (1,207 ft) - Valmiera TV Tower, ValmieraValmieraValmiera is the largest city of the historical Vidzeme region, Latvia, with a total area of 18.1 km². It is the center of the Valmiera District. As of 2002, Valmiera had a population of 27,323, and in 2008 – 27,569....
, 304 m (997 ft) - Cesvaine transmission mast, CesvaineCesvaineCesvaine is a town in Cesvaine municipality, Vidzeme Region, Latvia. It is home to the Cesvaine Palace, built in 1896 near the ruins of previous medieval castles....
, 204 m (669 ft) - Daugavpils TV Tower (ru), DaugavpilsDaugavpilsDaugavpils is a city in southeastern Latvia, located on the banks of the Daugava River, from which the city gets its name. Daugavpils literally means "Daugava Castle". With a population of over 100,000, it is the second largest city in the country after the capital Riga, which is located some...
, 204 m (669 ft) - Rezekne TV Tower, RezekneRezekneIn the 19th century, the population of Rēzekne was 2/3 Jewish. As a result of the Pale of Settlement many Jews settled in Latgalia and were confined to the cities. The remainder of the population included Poles, Germans, Russians, and an extreme minority of native Latgalians...
, 204 m (669 ft) - Dundaga transmission mast, DundagaDundagaDundaga is a village in Courland, Latvia. From 2009 its an administrative centre of Dundaga municipality.Dundaga is famous for its castle from late 13th century, constructed by Archbishopric of Riga. From the 16th until the 20th century, Dundaga Castle was the centre of the largest private estate...
, 203 m (666 ft) - Kuldīga transmission mast, KuldīgaKuldigaKuldīga is a town in western Latvia. It is the center of Kuldīga municipality with a population of approximately 13,500.Kuldīga was first mentioned in 1242. It joined the Hanseatic League in 1368...
, 180 m (591 ft) - Aluksne transmission mast, AluksneAluksneAlūksne is a town on the shores of Lake Alūksne in northeastern Latvia near the borders with Estonia and Russia. It is the seat of Alūksne municipality.- History :...
, 168 m (551 ft) - Viesite transmission mast, ViesiteViesiteViesīte is a town in the western part of Jēkabpils County, Latvia.Viesīte is typical Selonia town that cherished by its people, now is blossoming on the hills in the very middle of district...
, 156 m (512 ft) - Ulbroka transmission mastRiga LVRTC TransmitterThe Riga LVRTC Transmitter was a mediumwave transmitter in Riga, Latvia, which broadcasted on 945 kHz a music program in DRM-simulcast mode, which was receivable at night time in wide parts of Europe. It used as an antenna two guyed mast radiators. One of them was a 125 metre tall guyed lattice...
, UlbrokaUlbrokaUlbroka is a village near Riga, the capital city of Latvia. It is the center of Stopiņi Municipality. The village is crossed by two first category roads Rīga-Ērgļi and Rīga-Ogre . In 2000 there were 2,701 inhabitants.- References :...
, 125 m (410 ft) - Mali transmission mast, MaliMaliMali , officially the Republic of Mali , is a landlocked country in Western Africa. Mali borders Algeria on the north, Niger on the east, Burkina Faso and the Côte d'Ivoire on the south, Guinea on the south-west, and Senegal and Mauritania on the west. Its size is just over 1,240,000 km² with...
, 121 m (397 ft) - Liepāja TV Tower, LiepājaLiepajaLiepāja ; ), is a republican city in western Latvia, located on the Baltic Sea directly at 21°E. It is the largest city in the Kurzeme Region of Latvia, the third largest city in Latvia after Riga and Daugavpils and an important ice-free port...
, 100 m (328 ft) - Embute transmission mast, EmbūteEmbuteEmbūte is a village in the Embūte parish, Vaiņode municipality of Latvia....
, 88 m (289 ft) - Preili transmission mast, PreiliPreili-References:...
, 85.5 m (281 ft) - Sigulda transmission mast, SiguldaSiguldaOther twinnings: Keila, Estonia chiatura Georgia-References:* , , , , , and -External links:*...
, 82 m (269 ft) - Vilani transmission mast, VilaniVilaniViļāni is a town in Eastern Latvia, situated in the western part of Rēzekne District. The railway line Riga-Moscow, and the motor highway Riga-Moscow, and the road Preiļi-Balvi cross Viļāni. The Malta river flows through the town....
, 70.5 m (231 ft) - Dunalka transmission mast, Dunalka, 70.5 m (231 ft)
- Edole transmission mast, Edole, 70 m (230 ft)
- Livani transmission mast, LivaniLivaniLīvāni is a town in central Latvia. It is situated at the junction of the Dubna and Daugava rivers, approximately 170 kilometers east of Riga, the capital....
, 62 m (203 ft) - Lielauce transmission mast, Lielauce, 60 m (197 ft)
- Abolini transmission mast, Abolini, 60 m (197 ft)
- Ventspils TV Tower, VentspilsVentspilsVentspils is a city in northwestern Latvia in the Courland historical region of Latvia, the sixth largest city in the country. As of 2006, Ventspils had a population of 43,806. Ventspils is situated on the Venta River and the Baltic Sea, and has an ice-free port...
, 57 m (187 ft) - Tukums transmission mast, TukumsTukumsTukums is a town in Latvia. Three regions of Latvia meet in the vicinity of Tukums – Vidzeme, Zemgale and Courland. The city was host to the Cold War facility Tukums air base.- History :...
, 57 m (187 ft) - Sabile transmission mast, SabileSabileSabile is a town in Talsi municipality, Latvia.Sabile was first mentioned in chronicles in 1253. From the 14th century to the 16th century, it was a site of a castle of the Livonian Order and a village near the castle. Sabilė became a town in 1917....
, 49 m (161 ft)
- Riga Radio and TV Tower
Lithuania
- Vilnius TV TowerVilnius TV TowerThe Vilnius TV Tower is a tower in the Karoliniškės microdistrict of Vilnius, Lithuania. It is the tallest structure in Lithuania, and is occupied by the SC Lithuanian Radio and Television Centre ....
, VilniusVilniusVilnius is the capital of Lithuania, and its largest city, with a population of 560,190 as of 2010. It is the seat of the Vilnius city municipality and of the Vilnius district municipality. It is also the capital of Vilnius County...
, 326.4 m (1,071 ft) - Europa TowerEuropa TowerThe Europa Tower is the tallest skyscraper in the Baltic states. It is located in a district of Lithuania's capital, Vilnius, called Šnipiškės. It rises 148 meters above ground level. It was designed by the Vilnius based, Audrius Ambrasas Architects Company...
, Vilnius, 128.9 m (423 ft) - Pilsotas, KlaipėdaKlaipedaKlaipėda is a city in Lithuania situated at the mouth of the Nemunas River where it flows into the Baltic Sea. It is the third largest city in Lithuania and the capital of Klaipėda County....
, 112 m (367 ft) - Helios Center, Vilnius, 96 m (315 ft)
- Europe Square Apartments, Vilnius
Luxembourg
- FM- and TV-mast HosingenFM- and TV-mast HosingenThe FM- and TV mast Hosingen is a 300 metre high guyed radio mast outside the town of Hosingen, Luxembourg used for FM and TV broadcasting. It has a diameter of 2 metres and was built in 1970. The FM- and TV-mast Hosingen is the tallest construction in Luxembourg and property of RTL.The FM- and...
, 300 m (984 ft) - Beidweiler Longwave TransmitterBeidweiler longwave transmitterThe Beidweiler Longwave Transmitter is a high-power broadcasting transmitter for the French-speaking programme of RTL radio on the longwave frequency 234 kHz...
, 290 m (951 ft) - Dudelange Radio TowerDudelange Radio TowerThe Dudelange Radio Tower is a 285-metre high freestanding steel framework FM radio and television transmission tower near Dudelange in Luxembourg. Dudelange Radio Tower was completed in 1957....
, 285 m (935 ft)
- European Court of Justice Towers, Luxembourg City, 103 m (338 ft)
- Alcide de Gasperi BuildingAlcide de Gasperi BuildingThe Alcide de Gasperi Building is a skyscraper in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. At tall and with 23 floors, it was the tallest building in Luxembourg. It is located in Kirchberg, in the north-east of the city....
, Luxembourg City, 78 m (256 ft) - La Porte Towers, Luxembourg City, 68 m (223 ft)
Republic of Macedonia
- MRT CenterMRT CenterMRT Center is a high-rise building in Skopje, Macedonia. At a height of 70 m , it is the tallest building in the country. Constructed in 1984, the MRT Center is completely owned by Macedonian Radio-Television, as its headquarters.-External links:* *...
, SkopjeSkopjeSkopje is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Macedonia with about a third of the total population. It is the country's political, cultural, economic, and academic centre...
, 70 m (230 ft), 25 stories - Towers Karpoš IV Tower ITowers Karpoš IV Tower ITowers Karpoš IV Tower I is a high-rise building, tied for second tallest building in Macedonia. It is located in the Karpoš municipality of Skopje. Towers Karpoš IV Tower I stands at 19 storeys.-See also:*Towers Karpoš IV Tower II*Towers Karpoš IV Tower III...
, Skopje, 19 storyes - Towers Karpoš IV Tower IITowers Karpoš IV Tower IITowers Karpoš IV Tower II is a high-rise building, tied for second tallest building in Macedonia. It is located in the Karpoš municipality of Skopje. Towers Karpoš IV Tower II stands at 19 stories.-See also:*Towers Karpoš IV Tower I...
, Skopje, 19 storyes - Towers Karpoš IV Tower IIITowers Karpoš IV Tower IIITowers Karpoš IV Tower III is a high-rise building, tied for second tallest building in Macedonia. It is located in the Karpoš municipality of Skopje. Towers Karpoš IV Tower III stands at 19 storeys.-See also:*Towers Karpoš IV Tower I...
, Skopje, 19 storyes
Malta
- Chimney of Delimara Power Station, 150 m (492 ft)
- Portomaso TowerPortomasoPortomaso in Paceville, St. Julian's, Malta, is a waterfront residential development covering an area of 128,000 square metres . Portomaso also encompasses one of Malta’s Marinas.-General:...
, St. Julian'sSt. Julian'sSt Julian's is a town in Malta situated along the coast, north of the country's capital, Valletta. It is known for tourism-oriented businesses, such as hotels, restaurants and nightclubs, centred mostly in an area known as Paceville.-General:...
- 98 m (322 ft), 23 stories
Planned/Under Construction
- Tigné Point TowerTigne Point-History:During the Great Siege of 1565, the Turkish privateer and Ottoman admiral Dragut ar-Rais stationed a number of cannons at Tigné Point in a siege to capture Fort St Elmo from the Knights of Malta...
, SliemaSliemaTas-Sliema is a city located on the northeast coast of Malta. It is a centre for shopping, restaurants and café life. Tas-Sliema is also a major commercial and residential area and houses several of Malta's most modern hotels. Tas-Sliema, which means 'peace, comfort', was once a quiet fishing...
- 22 stories - Pender Gardens TowerPendergardensPendergardens is a self-contained pedestrian development being constructed in the last open space left in Paceville, St. Julian's, Malta. The megaproject, which will cover an area of , and is to be completed in 2012.- General :...
, St. Julian'sSt. Julian'sSt Julian's is a town in Malta situated along the coast, north of the country's capital, Valletta. It is known for tourism-oriented businesses, such as hotels, restaurants and nightclubs, centred mostly in an area known as Paceville.-General:...
- 23 stories - M-TowersM-TowersThe M-towers are three towers currently under construction in Gzira, Malta. The tallest of the three, at 33 stories, is set to become the tallest building on the island, surpassing the 98m Portomaso tower. The towers form part of a massive project, Metropolis Plaza, which includes a large plaza,...
, GżiraGziraGżira is a town in the north-eastern coast of Malta between Msida & Sliema, and bordering on Ta' Xbiex, with its famed yacht marina and Embassy Row. The population is approximately 7,100 . The word Gżira means "island" in Maltese, and the town is named after Manoel Island which lies just adjacent...
- 33 and 27 stories - Fort Cambridge Tower, Sliema - 23 stories
Moldova
- Străşeni TV MastStraseni TV MastStrăşeni TV Mast is one of the tallest architectural structures in Europe and the tallest of Moldova. Străşeni TV Mast, which was built in 1984-85,...
, StrăşeniStraseniStrăşeni is a city of about 20,000 inhabitants in central Moldova, the administrative center of Străşeni District. The city administers one village, Făgureni. There are several legends about its name...
, 355 m (1,165 ft) - Mîndreştii Noi TV Mast, Mîndreştii Noi, 327 m (1,073 ft)
- Hotel Cosmos, ChişinăuChisinauChișinău is the capital and largest municipality of Moldova. It is also its main industrial and commercial centre and is located in the middle of the country, on the river Bîc...
, 22 floors
Kingdom of Montenegro
- Mala Rijeka viaductMala Rijeka viaductThe Mala Rijeka Viaduct is a viaduct on the Belgrade - Bar railway, located some 20 km north of Podgorica, Montenegro.- Overview :The project was started in 1969 and was completed in 1973.Viaduct is long and rises above the Mala Rijeka...
- 200 m (656 ft) - Đurđevića Tara Bridge - 172 m (564 ft)
- Mratinje DamMratinje DamThe Mratinje Dam is a concrete arch dam in the canyon of the Piva River in Montenegro.The dam was completed in 1975 with designs by Energoprojekt. Its construction resulted in the flooding of the Piva canyon and the creation of Lake Piva, which, with its 12.5 km², is the second largest lake in...
- 200 m (656 ft)
Netherlands
- Gerbrandy TowerGerbrandy TowerThe Gerbrandy Tower is a tower which was built in 1961 in the Netherlands.-Description:It is situated in IJsselstein. The Gerbrandy Tower is used for directional radio services and for FM- and TV-broadcasting. The Gerbrandy Tower consists of a concrete tower with a height of 100 meters on which a...
, IJsselsteinIJsselsteinIJsselstein is a municipality and a town in the Netherlands, in the province of Utrecht. IJsselstein received city rights in 1331. IJsselstein owes its name to the river Hollandse IJssel which flows through the city....
, 366.8 m (1,203 ft) ( 1961–1987: 382.5 m (1,255 ft), 1987–2007: 375 m (1,230 ft)) - EuromastEuromastThe Euromast is a tower in Rotterdam constructed between 1958 and 1960, designed by Hugh Maaskant. It was specially built for the 1960 Floriade. It is a concrete building with an internal diameter of and a wall thickness of 30 centimetres . For stability it is built on a concrete block of...
, RotterdamRotterdamRotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
, 185 m (607 ft) - MaastorenMaastorenThe Maastoren is a 165 meter tall skyscraper in Rotterdam. It is the tallest skyscraper in the Netherlands.The building was designed by Dam & Partners in cooperation with Odile Decq Benoit Cornette and is 44 stories high. The building is mainly used as office space. It also contains parking space...
, RotterdamRotterdamRotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
, 165 m (541 ft) - New Orleans, RotterdamRotterdamRotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
, 159 m (522 ft) - Delftse Poort, Rotterdam, 151 m (495 ft)
- Westpoint TowerWestpoint towerWestpoint Tower is the tallest residential building in Tilburg, The Netherlands. It is 141.6 metres tall, and has 48 floors. Construction of Westpoint Tower was completed in 2004...
, TilburgTilburgTilburg is a landlocked municipality and a city in the Netherlands, located in the southern province of Noord-Brabant.Tilburg municipality also includes the villages of Berkel-Enschot and Udenhout....
, 143 m (469 ft) - HoftorenHoftorenHoftoren is the tallest building of the Hague, measuring 142 metres. The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science of the Netherlands is housed here. The tower has 29 floors. The nickname of the tower is De vulpen - Design :...
, The HagueThe HagueThe Hague is the capital city of the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. With a population of 500,000 inhabitants , it is the third largest city of the Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Rotterdam...
, 142 m (466 ft) - MontevideoMontevideo (Rotterdam)Montevideo is a multipurpose Tower located by the river Nieuwe Maas in Rotterdam, in the Netherlands.-Description:The building has 43 floors and its structural height is . However, together with the huge M on the roof, the building's total height is ....
, Rotterdam, 139 m (456 ft) - Rembrandttoren, AmsterdamAmsterdamAmsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
, 135 m (443 ft) - Achmeatoren (AchmeaAchmeaAchmea Holding NV is one of the largest suppliers of financial services in the Netherlands. The company is a result of a merger between Zilveren Kruis and Avéro Centraal Beheer Groep on January 1, 1995....
insurance tower), Leeuwarden, 115 m (377 ft) - Dom TowerDom Tower of UtrechtThe Dom Tower of Utrecht is the tallest church tower in the Netherlands, at 112.5 metres in height, and the Gothic-style tower is the symbol of the city. The tower was part of the Cathedral of Saint Martin, Utrecht, also known as Dom Church, and was built between 1321 and 1382, to a design by...
, built 14th c., UtrechtUtrecht (city)Utrecht city and municipality is the capital and most populous city of the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is located in the eastern corner of the Randstad conurbation, and is the fourth largest city of the Netherlands with a population of 312,634 on 1 Jan 2011.Utrecht's ancient city centre features...
, 112.5 m (369 ft)
Norway
- Longwave transmission mast IngoyLongwave transmitter IngoyThe Longwave transmitter Ingøy is a longwave transmitter of Norsk Rikskringkasting with the frequency of 153 kHz and a power of 100 kilowatts. It is located at Ingoy, Finnmark, Norway, commenced service in 2000 and uses a guyed mast...
, 362 m (1,188 ft) - HøiåsmastenHøiåsmastenHøiåsmasten is a TV tower used for FM- and TV-transmission near Halden, Norway. Høiåsmasten, built in 1980, is one of the tallest partially guyed towers in the world and with a height of the second tallest tower of Norway. It consists, like the Gerbrandy Tower, of a concrete tower as basement on...
, HaldenHaldenis a both a town and a municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The seat of the municipality, Halden is a border town located at the Tista river delta on the Iddefjord, the southernmost border crossing between Norway and Sweden.-History:...
, 320 m (1,050 ft) - Oslo Plaza Hotel, Hotel in OsloOsloOslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
, 117 m (384 ft) - Postgirobygget, Officebuilding in Oslo, 110 m (361 ft)
Poland
- (from 1974 to 1991: Longwave transmission mast Konstantynów, 646.38 m (2,121 ft))
- FM- and TV-mast Olsztyn-PieczewoFM- and TV-mast Olsztyn-PieczewoThe FM- and TV-mast Olsztyn-Pieczewo is a 365 metre tall guyed mast for FM and TV situated at Olsztyn-Pieczewo in Poland The FM- and TV-mast Olsztyn-Pieczewo (also known as Maszt RTCN Olsztyn-Pieczewo) is a 365 metre tall guyed mast for FM and TV situated at Olsztyn-Pieczewo in Poland The FM- and...
, 360 m (1,181 ft) - Palace of Culture and Science, 1955, 231 m (758 ft)
- Gliwice Radio TowerGliwice Radio TowerThe Gliwice Radio Tower is a transmission tower in the Szobiszowice district of Gliwice, Upper Silesia, Poland.-Structure:It is an high construction of impregnated larch wood framework and bronze connectors. The tower was nicknamed "the Silesian Eiffel Tower" by the local population, although the...
, 1935, 118 m (387 ft), tallest existing construction built of wood
See also:
Portugal
Top 10:
- 1. Radio antenna in Muge, Salvaterra de MagosSalvaterra de MagosSalvaterra de Magos is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 244,74 km² and a total population of 22,053 inhabitants.The municipality is composed of 6 parishes, and is located in the district of Santarém....
, 265 m (869 ft) - 2. Refinery's chimney in Sines, 234 m (768 ft)
- 3. Sines Thermal Power Plant's twin chimneys, 225 m (738 ft)
- 5. Setúbal Thermal Power Plant's twin chimneys, 200 m (656 ft)
- 7. 25 de Abril Bridge25 de Abril BridgeThe 25 de Abril Bridge is a suspension bridge connecting the city of Lisbon, capital of Portugal, to the municipality of Almada on the left bank of the Tejo river. It was inaugurated on August 6, 1966 and a train platform was added in 1999...
, LisbonLisbonLisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
, 190.5 m (625 ft) - 8. Vila Nova de Gaia Communications Tower, 177 m (581 ft)
- 9. Bridge on road IC8, near Sertã, 170 m (558 ft)
- 10. Vasco da Gama Bridge, Lisbon, 155 m (509 ft)
Kingdom of Romania
- Chimney of Phoenix Copper SmelterPhoenix Copper SmelterThe Phoenix Copper Smelter, is a smelter of sulfurous copper ores in Baia Mare, Romania.Due to the toxic fumes causing acid rain, it has a chimney, built in 1995, making it the tallest artificial structure in Romania and the third tallest chimney in Europe....
, the tallest structure in Romania, 351.5 m (1,153 ft), and among the tallest in Europe. - Chimney of CET Brașov, 280 m (919 ft)
- Bod transmitterBod TransmitterThe Bod Transmitter is the name of the transmitter facility for the central longwave radio station near Bod, Romania. It was designed by the engineer Cartianu Popescu and built in 1933/34....
, 250 m (820 ft) - Galaţi TV TowerGalati TV TowerGalaţi TV Tower is a 150 metres tall concrete tower used for FM-/TV-broadcasting in Galaţi, Romania. Galaţi TV Tower, which was completed in 1978, is equipped with a tower restaurant, perhaps the only in Romania....
, 150 m (492 ft) - Tower Center InternationalTower Center InternationalBucharest Tower Center, usually shortened BTC, is a class A office building in Bucharest. It has 26 floors and a surface of 31,000 sqm.It is located near Victoria Square, or 1 Mai zone...
, BucharestBucharestBucharest is the capital municipality, cultural, industrial, and financial centre of Romania. It is the largest city in Romania, located in the southeast of the country, at , and lies on the banks of the Dâmbovița River....
, 2007, 120 m (394 ft) - Casa Presei LibereCasa Presei LibereCasa Presei Libere is a building in northern Bucharest, Romania, the tallest in the city between 1956 and 2007.A horse race track was built in 1905 on the future site of Casa Presei Libere...
, Bucharest, (1956), 91.6 m (301 ft), (104 m (341 ft) with antenna) - Palace of the ParliamentPalace of the ParliamentThe Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, Romania is a multi-purpose building containing both chambers of the Romanian Parliament. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the Palace is the world's largest civilian administrative building, most expensive administrative building, and...
, Bucharest, 86 m (282 ft) - BRD TowerBRD Tower BucharestBRD Tower is a class A office building in Bucharest. It has 19 floors and a surface of 37,000 sqm one of the largest office building in Bucharest. There are an additional 3 floors underground that serve as a parking space....
, 82 m (269 ft) - Intercontinental Hotel, Bucharest, 55 m (180 ft)
- Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, Bucharest
- Bucharest Financial PlazaBucharest Financial PlazaBucharest Financial Plaza is a class A office building in Bucharest. It has 18 floors and a surface of 30.000 sqm. It also has 3 underground floors which are used as parking spaces for 160 cars....
, Bucharest, 70 m (230 ft) - Fructus TowerFructus TowerFructus Tower is a future office and residential complex in Timişoara. The building will have 16 floors and a surface of 35,000 m. At completion it will be the tallest building in the city.2.-References:...
TimişoaraTimisoaraTimișoara is the capital city of Timiș County, in western Romania. One of the largest Romanian cities, with an estimated population of 311,586 inhabitants , and considered the informal capital city of the historical region of Banat, Timișoara is the main social, economic and cultural center in the...
, 62 m (203.412073490814 ft) - Palatul TelefoanelorPalatul TelefoanelorBucharest Telephone Palace is an office building located on Calea Victoriei in Bucharest, Romania. It serves as the headquarters of Romtelecom.-Bucharest:Palatul Telefoanelor in Bucharest is an art deco style building...
, 52.5 m (172 ft) - BRD–Groupe Société GénéraleSociété GénéraleSociété Générale S.A. is a large European Bank and a major Financial Services company that has a substantial global presence. Its registered office is on Boulevard Haussmann in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, while its head office is in the Tours Société Générale in the business district of La...
Tower, Cluj-NapocaCluj-NapocaCluj-Napoca , commonly known as Cluj, is the fourth most populous city in Romania and the seat of Cluj County in the northwestern part of the country. Geographically, it is roughly equidistant from Bucharest , Budapest and Belgrade...
, 50 m (164 ft) - Oracle TowerOracle Tower BucharestOracle Tower is an office building located in Bucharest. It has 14 floors and a surface of 10,000 sqm.-External links:...
, Bucharest
Russia
- Ostankino TowerOstankino TowerOstankino Tower is a free-standing television and radio tower in Moscow, Russia. Standing tall, Ostankino was designed by Nikolai Nikitin. It is a member of the World Federation of Great Towers, currently the tallest in Europe and 4th tallest in the world. The tower was the first free-standing...
, tallest freestanding structure in Africa-Eurasia, 1967, 540 m (1,772 ft) - Federation TowerFederation TowerThe Federation Tower is a skyscraper currently under construction as part of the Moscow International Business Center in Moscow, Russia. Construction of the towers began in 2003. When completed it will be the tallest building in Europe. However, the construction stopped for a long while...
, scheduled to be completed in 2016, 506 m (1,660 ft) - Dudinka CHAYKA-Mast, Dudinka, 462 m (1,516 ft)
- Taymylyr CHAYKA-Mast ( demolished), Taymylyr, 462 m (1,516 ft)
- Inta CHAYKA-Mast, Inta, 460 m (1,509 ft)
- Chimney of Berezovskaya GRES, SharypovoSharypovoSharypovo is a town in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, located on the Beresh River , west of Krasnoyarsk. It serves as the administrative center of Sharypovsky District, although it is not administratively a part of it. Population:...
, 370 m (1,214 ft) - Tambov TV Mast, Tambow, 360 m (1,181 ft)
- Novosokolniki TV Mast, NovosokolnikiNovosokolnikiNovosokolniki is a town and the administrative center of Novosokolnichesky District of Pskov Oblast, Russia, located on the Maly Udray River southeast of Pskov, at the junction of two railways: Saint Petersburg–Kiev and Moscow–Riga. Population:...
, 360 m (1,181 ft) - Lipetsk TV Mast, LipetskLipetskLipetsk is a city and the administrative center of Lipetsk Oblast, Russia, located on the banks of the Voronezh River in the Don basin, southeast of Moscow.-History:...
, 354.6 m (1,163 ft) - Mosolovo TV Mast, Mosolovo, 350 m (1,148 ft)
- Lipin Bor TV Mast, Lipin BorLipin BorLipin Bor is a rural locality and the administrative center of Vashkinsky District, Vologda Oblast, Russia, located on the northern shore of Lake Beloye. It also serves as the administrative center of Lipinoborsky Selsoviet, one of the twelve selsoviets into which the district is administratively...
, 350 m (1,148 ft) - Selizharovo TV Mast, SelizharovoSelizharovoSelizharovo is an urban locality and the administrative center of Selizharovsky District of Tver Oblast, Russia situated at the confluence of the Selizharovka and the Volga Rivers. Population:...
, 350 m (1,148 ft) - Pinerovka TV Mast, Pinerovka, 350 m (1,148 ft)
- Yershov TV Mast, YershovYershov (town)Yershov is a town and the administrative center of Yershovsky District of Saratov Oblast, Russia, located in the upper streams of the Malaya Uzen River, east of Saratov. Population:...
, 350 m (1,148 ft) - Tula TV Mast, TulaTula, RussiaTula is an industrial city and the administrative center of Tula Oblast, Russia. It is located south of Moscow, on the Upa River. Population: -History:...
, 350 m (1,148 ft) - RodnikiRodniki, Ivanovo OblastRodniki |springs]]) is a town and the administrative center of Rodnikovsky District of Ivanovo Oblast, Russia, located on the Yuksha River, northeast of Ivanovo. Population: The settlement of Rodniki has been known since 1606...
TV Mast, RodnikiRodniki, Ivanovo OblastRodniki |springs]]) is a town and the administrative center of Rodnikovsky District of Ivanovo Oblast, Russia, located on the Yuksha River, northeast of Ivanovo. Population: The settlement of Rodniki has been known since 1606...
, 350 m (1,148 ft) - Novo-Bykovo TV Mast, VladimirVladimirVladimir is a city and the administrative center of Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located on the Klyazma River, to the east of Moscow along the M7 motorway. Population:...
, 350 m (1,148 ft) - Volga TV Mast, RybinskRybinskRybinsk is the second largest city of Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia, which lies at the confluence of the Volga and Sheksna Rivers. Population: It is served by Rybinsk Staroselye airport.-Early history:...
, 350 m (1,148 ft) - Kanevskaya TV Mast, Kanevskaya, 350 m (1,148 ft)
- Stavropol TV Mast, StavropolStavropol-International relations:-Twin towns/sister cities:Stavropol is twinned with: Des Moines, United States Béziers, France Pazardzhik, Bulgaria-External links:* **...
, 350 m (1,148 ft) - Ust-Kalmanka TV Mast, Ust-Kalmanka, 350 m (1,148 ft)
- Livny TV Mast, LivnyLivnyLivny is a town in Oryol Oblast, Russia. Population: The town apparently originated in 1586 as Ust-Livny, a wooden fort on the bank of the Livenka River, although some believe that a town had existed on the spot previous to the Mongol invasion of Rus...
, 350 m (1,148 ft) - Sovetsky TV Mast, Sovetsky, Mari El RepublicSovetsky, Mari El RepublicSovetsky is an urban locality and the administrative center of Sovetsky District of the Mari El Republic, Russia. Population:...
, 350 m (1,148 ft) - Smogiri TV Mast, SmolenskSmolenskSmolensk is a city and the administrative center of Smolensk Oblast, Russia, located on the Dnieper River. Situated west-southwest of Moscow, this walled city was destroyed several times throughout its long history since it was on the invasion routes of both Napoleon and Hitler. Today, Smolensk...
, 350 m (1,148 ft) - Varaksino TV Mast, IzhevskIzhevskIzhevsk is the capital city of the Udmurt Republic, Russia, situated on the Izh River in the Western Urals. Population: From 1984 to 1987 Izhevsk carried the name Ustinov |Minister of Defense of the USSR]], Marshal of the Soviet Union, Dmitry Ustinov). The city is an important industrial center,...
, 350 m (1,148 ft) - Surgut TV Mast, SurgutSurgutSurgut is a city in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia, located on the Ob River near its junction with the Irtysh River, the largest in the autonomous okrug and the second largest in Tyumen Oblast. Population:...
, 350 m (1,148 ft) - Tsivilsk TV Mast, TsivilskTsivilskTsivilsk is a town and the administrative center of Tsivilsky District of the Chuvash Republic of Russia, located from the republic's capital city of Cheboksary, at the crossroad of the highways from Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan and from Tsivilsk to Ulyanovsk. Population:...
, 350 m (1,148 ft) - GalichGalich, RussiaGalich is a town in Kostroma Oblast, Russia, situated on the southern bank of Lake Galichskoye. It is also a minor railroad node of the Trans-Siberian railway. Population: -History:...
TV Mast, GalichGalich, RussiaGalich is a town in Kostroma Oblast, Russia, situated on the southern bank of Lake Galichskoye. It is also a minor railroad node of the Trans-Siberian railway. Population: -History:...
, 350 m (1,148 ft) - Belyy Yar TV Mast, Belyy Yar, 350 m (1,148 ft)
- Alexandrovsk-Sakhalinsky CHAYKA-Mast, Soboli, 350 m (1,148 ft)
- Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky CHAYKA-Mast, Sokoch, 350 m (1,148 ft)
- Ussuriysk CHAYKA-Mast, Pad' Levaja, 350 m (1,148 ft)
- Bakaly TV Mast, Bakaly, 348 m (1,142 ft)
- Proletariy TV Mast, Proletariy, 347 m (1,138 ft)
- Bobrov transmitter, BobrovBobrov, RussiaBobrov is a town and the administrative center of Bobrovsky District in central Voronezh Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Bityug River, southeast of Voronezh. Population:...
, 331 m (1,086 ft) - Chimney of Permskaya GRES, DobryankaDobryankaDobryanka is a town in Perm Krai, Russia, located on the bank of the Kama Reservoir, north of Perm. Population: Perm GRES—a huge power station with a tall chimney—is located in Dobryanka....
, 330 m (1,083 ft) - Chimney of Reftinskaya GRES, Reftinskiy, 330 m (1,083 ft)
- Tower of Bridge to Russky IslandBridge to Russky IslandThe Bridge to Russky Island is scheduled to be built across the Eastern Bosphorus strait, to serve the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit due to take place in Vladivostok in 2012...
, VladivostokVladivostokThe city is located in the southern extremity of Muravyov-Amursky Peninsula, which is about 30 km long and approximately 12 km wide.The highest point is Mount Kholodilnik, the height of which is 257 m...
, 320.9 m (1,053 ft) - Chimney of Ryazanskaya GRES, RyazanRyazanRyazan is a city and the administrative center of Ryazan Oblast, Russia. It is located on the Oka River southeast of Moscow. Population: The strategic bomber base Dyagilevo is just west of the city, and the air base of Alexandrovo is to the southeast as is the Ryazan Turlatovo Airport...
, 320 m (1,050 ft) - Chimney of Tobolsk TEC, TobolskTobolskTobolsk is a town in Tyumen Oblast, Russia, located at the confluence of the Tobol and Irtysh Rivers. It is a historic capital of Siberia. Population: -History:...
, 320 m (1,050 ft) - Chimneys of Kirishi Power Station, KirishiKirishiKirishi is a town in Leningrad Oblast, Russia, situated on the right bank of the Volkhov River, southeast of St. Petersburg. Population: -History:...
, 320 m (1,050 ft) - Obninsk Meteorological towerObninsk Meteorological towerObninsk Meteorological Tower is a 315 metre tall silver-grey guyed steel tube mast at Obninsk, Russia. Obninsk Meteorological Tower was built in 1958 and is equipped with multiple platforms on different heights, on which devices for measuring radioactivity and for meteorological science are...
, ObninskObninskObninsk is a city in Kaluga Oblast, Russia, located southwest of Moscow. Population: Obninsk is one of the major Russian science cities. The first nuclear power plant in the world for the large-scale production of electricity opened here on June 27, 1954, and it also doubled as a training...
, 315 m (1,033 ft) - St. Petersburg TV Tower, Saint PetersburgSaint PetersburgSaint Petersburg is a city and a federal subject of Russia located on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea...
, 310 m (1,017 ft) - Chimney of Bishkek TEC, BishkekBishkekBishkek , formerly Pishpek and Frunze, is the capital and the largest city of Kyrgyzstan.Bishkek is also the administrative centre of Chuy Province which surrounds the city, even though the city itself is not part of the province but rather a province-level unit of Kyrgyzstan.The name is thought to...
, 300 m (984 ft) - Chimney of Troitskaya TEC, TroitskTroitskTroitsk may refer to:*Troitsk, Chelyabinsk Oblast, a town in Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia*Troitsk, Moscow Oblast, a town in Moscow Oblast, Russia*Troitsk, Republic of Mordovia, a village in the Republic of Mordovia, Russia...
, 300 m (984 ft) - Mast of Moscow Radio Centre 13Moscow Radio Centre 13Moscow Radio Centre 13 is a transmission facility near Balashikha, approx.. 3.5 kilometers east of the ringbelt motorway of Moscow. Moscow Radio Centre 13 served at the communist ara as jammer of western shortwave radio programs and used therefore an antenna, which was installed on 7 guyed lattice...
, Balashiha, 300 m (984 ft) - Naberezhnaya TowerNaberezhnaya TowerNaberezhnaya Tower, Quay Tower is an office complex consisting of 3 individual office buildings underconnected to each other via a common basement totalling approximately 150,000 square meters of rentable area of office and retail space and located on plot 10 in the International Business Center...
C, 2008, tallest building in Europe, 268 m (879 ft) - Triumph-PalaceTriumph-PalaceTriumph-Palace is the name of an apartment building in Moscow. It is sometimes called the Eighth Sister because it is similar in appearance to the Seven Sisters skyscrapers built in Moscow by Joseph Stalin through the 1950s...
, 2003, second tallest building in Europe, 264 m (866 ft) - Moscow State University Main building, 1953, 240 m (787 ft)
See also: List of tallest structures in the former Soviet Union.
Serbia
- Avala Tower 205 m (673 ft), TV tower, tallest tower in the Balkans
- Usće TowerUšce TowerUšće Tower is the tallest skyscraper in Belgrade, capital of Serbia, and the second-tallest building overall, after the Avala tower...
, it was tallest building in the BalkansBalkansThe Balkans is a geopolitical and cultural region of southeastern Europe...
, 27 floors, 141 m (463 ft) with antenna - Genex TowerGenex TowerGenex Tower , or Western City Gate , is a 35-storey skyscraper in Belgrade, Serbia, which was designed in 1977 by Mihajlo Mitrović in the brutalist style. It is formed by two towers connected with a two-storey bridge and revolving restaurant at the top...
, 115 m (377 ft) - Beogradjanka, 101 m (331 ft)
- Eastern City GateIstocne KapijeIstočne Kapije are three large residential buildings situated near the E-75 motorway which runs through Belgrade. These buildings "guard" the eastern gates of the city while Genex Tower guards its western side; both of these were built in 1980 in brutalist style...
, 99 m (325 ft) - Temple of Saint SavaTemple of Saint SavaThe Cathedral of Saint Sava or Saint Sava Temple in Vračar, Belgrade, is an Orthodox church, the largest in the Balkans, and one of the 10 largest church buildings in the world.. The church is dedicated to Saint Sava, founder of the Serbian Orthodox Church and an important figure in medieval Serbia...
, largest orthodox church in the world, 84 m (276 ft)
Slovenia
- Trbovlje ChimneyTrbovlje ChimneyThe Trbovlje Chimney , built in 1976, is the tallest chimney in Europe. The 360 m high chimney of the Trbovlje coal power plant on the shore of the river Sava near Trbovlje, Slovenia was poured in 210 days, and required 11,866m³ of concrete and 1,079 tons of reinforcing steel...
, 360 m (1,181 ft) - Črni Kal viaductCrni Kal ViaductThe Črni Kal Viaduct is the longest and highest viaduct in Slovenia. It is located on the A1 motorway above the Osp Valley near the village of Gabrovica, about 20 km east of Koper. Its name means "Black Dale" in Slovene, after the depression it crosses....
, 95 m (312 ft) at top peak point - World Trade Center Ljubljana, 75 m (246 ft), 15 floors
- BTC City Tower, Ljubljana, 13 floors
- NebotičnikNeboticnikNebotičnik is a prominent high-rise located in the centre of Ljubljana, Slovenia, and is one of the city's most recognisable landmarks. Its thirteen storeys rise to a height of . It was designed by the Slovenian architect Vladimir Šubic for the Pension Institute, the building's investor....
, 70 m (230 ft), built in 1933 - Topniška, Ljubljana, 70 m (230 ft)
- BS 3, Ljubljana, 61 m (200 ft)
Under construction
- EmonikaEmonikaEmonika is a planned multipurpose building complex that will be built by TriGranit in the centre of Ljubljana, at Ljubljana railway station. It will be a combination of an office building, shopping and entertainment centre, hotel and congress centre, and a residential complex...
, LjubljanaLjubljanaLjubljana is the capital of Slovenia and its largest city. It is the centre of the City Municipality of Ljubljana. It is located in the centre of the country in the Ljubljana Basin, and is a mid-sized city of some 270,000 inhabitants...
, approximately 100 m (328 ft) - Betnavski park, MariborMariborMaribor is the second largest city in Slovenia with 157,947 inhabitants . Maribor is also the largest and the capital city of Slovenian region Lower Styria and the seat of the Municipality of Maribor....
, 65 m (213 ft)
Slovakia
- Dubnik TransmitterDubnik TransmitterDubnik transmitter is a facility for FM-/TV-broadcasting near Dubnik in Slovakia at 21°27'45" E 48°55'26" N.It uses as antenna tower a guyed tubular steel mast, which is similar to that of Suchá Hora transmitter and 318 metres tall and one of the tallest towers in Slovakia...
, DubnikDubníkDubník is a municipality and village in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.-Geography:The village lies at an altitude of 146 metres and covers an area of 41.006 km². It has a population of about 1,765 people.-Facilities:...
, 318 m (1,043 ft) - Suchá Hora transmitterSuchá Hora transmitterSuchá Hora transmitter is a facility for FM- and TV-transmission on 1,231.6 metres high mountain Skalka near Banská Bystrica in Slovakia...
, Suchá HoraSuchá HoraSuchá Hora is a village and municipality in Tvrdošín District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.-Geography:...
, 312 m (1,024 ft) - Chimney of Novaky Power PlantNovaky Power PlantNováky Power Plant is a thermal power plant at Nováky, Slovakia It has a 300 metre tall chimney, built in 1976. Nováky Power plant is pixeled on Google Maps.-External links:* http://www.skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?b5455...
, NovákyNovákyNováky is a town in the Prievidza District, Trenčín Region in western Slovakia. Nováky Power Plant, a thermal power plant is located near the town.The town is one of the centres of brown coal mining in Slovakia.-Geography:...
, 300 m (984 ft) - Kamzik TV TowerKamzík TV TowerThe Kamzík TV Tower is a 200 metre tall television transmission tower in the Koliba area of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. It sits 433 m AMSL on the Kamzík hill, part of the Little Carpathians, overlooking much of the city. The tower lies within the territory of the Bratislava Forest Park. It...
, BratislavaBratislavaBratislava is the capital of Slovakia and, with a population of about 431,000, also the country's largest city. Bratislava is in southwestern Slovakia on both banks of the Danube River. Bordering Austria and Hungary, it is the only national capital that borders two independent countries.Bratislava...
, 200 m (656 ft) - Chimney of Novaky Power PlantNovaky Power PlantNováky Power Plant is a thermal power plant at Nováky, Slovakia It has a 300 metre tall chimney, built in 1976. Nováky Power plant is pixeled on Google Maps.-External links:* http://www.skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?b5455...
-B, Units 1 + 2, Nováky, 150 m (492 ft) - Chimney of Heating station, Bratislava, 120 m (394 ft)
- Tower 115Tower 115Tower 115, now owned by J&T Bank, formerly Pressburgcentrum and Presscentrum, is a high-rise building in Bratislava located in Pribinova street....
, Bratislava, 115 m (377 ft) - National Bank of SlovakiaNational Bank of SlovakiaNational Bank of Slovakia , is the central bank of Slovakia, which is a member of the European Union and the European System of Central Banks. Since 1 January 2009, it has also been a member of Eurosystem.-History:...
- NBS, Bratislava, 111 m (364 ft) - Slovak Television, Bratislava, 108 m (354 ft)
- City Business Center 1, Bratislava, 107 m (351 ft)
- Gloria Tower, Bratislava, 100 m (328 ft)
- Millennium Tower 2Polus City CenterPolus City Center is an administrative and shopping-leisure centre in Bratislava, Slovakia opened in 2000. At one time it was the largest such centre in Slovakia....
, Bratislava, 100 m (328 ft)
Under construction/Planned
- CISS Tower, ŽilinaŽilinaŽilina is a city in north-western Slovakia, around from the capital Bratislava, close to both the Czech and Polish borders. It is the fourth largest city of Slovakia with a population of approximately 85,000, an important industrial center, the largest city on the Váh river, and the seat of a...
, 140 m (459 ft) - Twin City TowerTwin City (Bratislava)Twin City is the name of the biggest multifunction building complex in Central Europe which is to start in Bratislava in 2011. Twin City is located on the border of the Old Town and Ružinov districts...
, Bratislava, 138 m (453 ft) - Panorama City Tower, Bratislava, 135 m (443 ft)
- Slovany, Bratislava, 129 m (423 ft)
- Lipovy Park, Bratislava, 113 m (371 ft)
Spain
- Torreta de GuardamarTorreta de GuardamarTorreta de Guardamar is a 370-metre tall guyed radio mast erected by the US Navy near Guardamar del Segura, Spain. It was built in 1962 and is both the tallest architectural structure in the Iberian peninsula and the tallest architectural structure in the European Union since height reduction of...
, Guardamar del SeguraGuardamar del SeguraGuardamar del Segura or briefly Guardamar is a municipality of the province of Alicante located at the mouth of the river Segura in southern Valencia , Spain...
, 370 m (1,214 ft). - Endesa TermicEndesa TermicEndesa Termic is a 356 metre high chimney belonging to the thermal power station held by Spanish utility Endesa at As Pontes de García Rodríguez in the outskirts of Ferrol in the province of A Coruña, north-western Spain...
, As Pontes, Galicia, 356 m (1,168 ft). - Torre de CollserolaTorre de CollserolaTorre de Collserola is a uniquely designed tower located on the Tibidabo hill in the Serra de Collserola, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was designed by architect Sir Norman Foster, and built in 1991 for the 1992 Summer Olympics. It features a pod for floor space like many towers but uses...
, BarcelonaBarcelonaBarcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
, Architect Norman FosterNorman Foster, Baron Foster of Thames BankNorman Robert Foster, Baron Foster of Thames Bank, OM is a British architect whose company maintains an international design practice, Foster + Partners....
, 13 stories, 152 m (499 ft), 288 m (945 ft) with antenna. - Torre Caja MadridTorre Caja MadridThe Torre Caja Madrid is a skyscraper located in the Cuatro Torres Business Area in Madrid, Spain. With a height of and 45 floors, it is the tallest of the four buildings in the Cuatro Torres Business Area complex, surpassing Torre de Cristal by less than a metre, and the tallest building in...
, MadridMadridMadrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
, Architect Norman FosterNorman Foster, Baron Foster of Thames BankNorman Robert Foster, Baron Foster of Thames Bank, OM is a British architect whose company maintains an international design practice, Foster + Partners....
, 45 stories, 250 m (820 ft), inauguration in 2007. - Torre de CristalTorre de CristalThe Torre de Cristal is a skyscraper in the Cuatro Torres Business Area in Madrid , completed in 2008. With a final height of 249.5 metres, it ranks as the second tallest building in the country after neighbouring Torre Caja Madrid...
, MadridMadridMadrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
, Architects Ortiz & De León and César PelliCésar PelliCésar Pelli is an Argentine architect known for designing some of the world's tallest buildings and other major urban landmarks. In 1991, the American Institute of Architects listed Pelli among the ten most influential living American architects...
, 52 stories, 249 m (817 ft), inauguration in 2007. - Torre Sacyr VallehermosoTorre Sacyr VallehermosoThe Torre PwC, formerly Torre Sacyr Vallehermoso, is a 52-floor 236 metre tall skyscraper, completed in 2008, located in Madrid, Spain. Torre Sacyr Vallehermoso is one of four buildings in the Cuatro Torres Business Area...
, MadridMadridMadrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
, Architects Rubio & Álvarez, 52 stories, 236 m (774 ft), inauguration in 2007. - Torrespaña, MadridMadridMadrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
, Architect Emilio Fernández Martín de Velasco, 231 m (758 ft). - Torre EspacioTorre EspacioThe Torre Espacio is a skyscraper in Madrid, Spain. The skyscraper is 236 metres tall and has 57 floors....
, MadridMadridMadrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
, Architects Pei CobbPei Cobb Freed & PartnersPei Cobb Freed & Partners is an architectural firm that was founded in 1955 by I. M. Pei as I. M. Pei & Associates, in 1966 called I. M. Pei & Partners, and received its current name and organization in 1989. The founders were I. M. Pei, Henry N. Cobb, and Eason H. Leonard. Pei and Leonard retired...
and Reid Fenwick, 53 stories, 223 m (732 ft), inauguration in 2007. - Gran Hotel BaliGran Hotel BaliGran Hotel Bali is a 4-star hotel located in Benidorm, province of Alicante, Spain. It is, with 186 metres height , the tallest hotel in Europe and one of the tallest skyscrapers in Europe...
, BenidormBenidormBenidorm is a coastal town and municipality located in the comarca of Marina Baixa, in the province of Alicante, Valencian community, Spain, by the Western Mediterranean....
, Alicante, Architect Antonio Escario, 186 m (610 ft), 210 m (689 ft) with antenna, highest building in Spain (until 2007) and hotel in Europe. - Torre IberdrolaIberdrola TowerThe Iberdrola Tower is an office skyscraper under construction in Bilbao, Spain. The tower started its construction on 19 March 2009 and it is expected to be finished the first trimester of 2011. The tower will have a height of 165 metres tall and have 40 floors...
, BilbaoBilbaoBilbao ) is a Spanish municipality, capital of the province of Biscay, in the autonomous community of the Basque Country. With a population of 353,187 , it is the largest city of its autonomous community and the tenth largest in Spain...
, Architect César PelliCésar PelliCésar Pelli is an Argentine architect known for designing some of the world's tallest buildings and other major urban landmarks. In 1991, the American Institute of Architects listed Pelli among the ten most influential living American architects...
, 165 m (541 ft). - Torre Lugano, BenidormBenidormBenidorm is a coastal town and municipality located in the comarca of Marina Baixa, in the province of Alicante, Valencian community, Spain, by the Western Mediterranean....
, Alicante, 158 m (518 ft). - Torre PicassoTorre PicassoTorre Picasso is a skyscraper in Madrid, Spain. From 1988 till 2007 it was the tallest building in Madrid with its 157 m and 43 floors. Torre Picasso is located next to the Pablo Picasso Square, within the commercial complex AZCA along the Paseo de la Castellana...
, MadridMadridMadrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
, Architect Minoru YamasakiMinoru Yamasakiwas a Japanese-American architect, best known for his design of the twin towers of the World Trade Center, buildings 1 and 2. Yamasaki was one of the most prominent architects of the 20th century...
, 45 stories, 157 m (515 ft). - Torre MapfreTorre MapfreTorre Mapfre is a skyscraper in the Port Olímpic , the maritime neighborhood of the Old City of Barcelona in Spain. It is named after its owner, Mapfre, an insurance company....
, BarcelonaBarcelonaBarcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
, Architects Ortiz & De León, 44 stories, 154 m (505 ft). - Hotel ArtsHotel ArtsThe Hotel Arts is a 44-story, 483 room luxury hotel on the seafront of Barcelona, in Catalonia.Contrary to popular belief, it was not built to service the 1992 Summer Olympics, though its construction was part of the big changes underwent by the city to prepare the Games. It remains one of the...
, BarcelonaBarcelonaBarcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
, Architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, 43 stories, 154 m (505 ft). - Torre AgbarTorre AgbarThe Torre Agbar is a 38-storey tower located between Avinguda Diagonal and Carrer Badajoz, near Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes, which marks the gateway to the new technological district of Barcelona, Spain. It was designed by French architect Jean Nouvel in association with the Spanish firm B720...
, BarcelonaBarcelonaBarcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
, Architect Jean NouvelJean NouvelJean Nouvel is a French architect. Nouvel studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and was a founding member of Mars 1976 and Syndicat de l'Architecture...
, 32 stories, 144 m (472 ft).
Sweden
- Storbergsmasten, HudiksvallHudiksvallHudiksvall is a city and the seat of Hudiksvall Municipality, in Hälsingland, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 14,850 inhabitants in 2005. Hudiksvall is also known as Glada Hudik , a term that originated in the 19th century as word spread of its friendly hospitality and its lively social life...
, 335 m (1,099 ft) - Jupukkamasten, PajalaPajalaPajala is a locality and the seat of Pajala Municipality in Norrbotten County, Sweden with 1,985 inhabitants in 2005.-History:Lars Levi Læstadius lived and worked in Pajala Municipality in the middle of the 19th century...
, 335 m (1,099 ft) - Fårhultsmasten, VästervikVästervikVästervik is a city and the seat of Västervik Municipality, Kalmar County, Sweden with 20,694 inhabitants in 2005.- History :Västervik was first mentioned in 1275. The town was then located at the current location of Gamleby. In 1433 Eric of Pomerania decided to give it a charter and move it to its...
, 335 m (1,099 ft) - Gungvalamasten, KarlshamnKarlshamnKarlshamn is a locality and the seat of Karlshamn Municipality in Blekinge County, Sweden with 12,957 inhabitants of the city core and 30 918 in the municipality ....
, 335 m (1,099 ft) - Vännäs TV TowerVännäs TV TowerVännäs TV Tower is a 323 metres tall structure used for FM- and TV-broadcasting near Vännäs in Sweden.It is like Gerbrandytoren a partially guyed tower with a concrete tower as basement and a mast guyed to the ground on the top...
, VännäsVännäsVännäs, from Wendenäs, ‘where the river changes it path’ is a locality that have existed since 1539. Vännäs is the seat of Vännäs Municipality in Västerbotten County, Sweden and had roughly 4,100 inhabitants in 2005....
, 323 m (1,060 ft) - Turning TorsoTurning TorsoHSB Turning Torso is the tallest skyscraper in Sweden and the Nordic countries, situated in Malmö, Sweden, located on the Swedish side of the Öresund strait. Upon completion, it was the tallest building in Scandinavia, the tallest residential building in the EU and the second tallest residential...
, MalmöMalmöMalmö , in the southernmost province of Scania, is the third most populous city in Sweden, after Stockholm and Gothenburg.Malmö is the seat of Malmö Municipality and the capital of Skåne County...
, 2005, 190 m (623 ft) - KaknästornetKaknästornetThe Kaknäs tower is a TV tower in Stockholm, Sweden. It has 72 pillars. The tower is a major hub of Swedish television, radio and satellite broadcasts. It was finished in 1967, designed by architect Bengt Lindroos, and the height is or with the antenna included. For many years Kaknästornet was...
, StockholmStockholmStockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
, 1967, 155 m (509 ft)
Switzerland
- Grande Dixence DamGrande Dixence DamThe Grande Dixence Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Dixence River at the head of the Val d'Hérens in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. At high, it is the tallest gravity dam in the world and is part of the Cleuson-Dixence Complex...
, HérémenceHérémenceHérémence is a municipality in the district of Hérens in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Hérémence has an area, , of . Of this area, 18.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while 18.8% is forested...
, 285 m (935 ft)
- Towers and masts:
- TV Tower Sankt ChrischonaSwisscom-Sendeturm St. ChrischonaSwisscom-Sendeturm St. Chrischona is a communications tower built in 1980-1984 near Basel, Switzerland. It is located at near the St. Chrischona peak, on the territory of the municipality Bettingen, Basel-Stadt....
, 250 m (820 ft), near BaselBaselBasel or Basle In the national languages of Switzerland the city is also known as Bâle , Basilea and Basilea is Switzerland's third most populous city with about 166,000 inhabitants. Located where the Swiss, French and German borders meet, Basel also has suburbs in France and Germany...
. - Transmitter Monte CeneriTransmitter Monte CeneriThe Monte Ceneri transmitter is the nationwide transmitter for Italian speaking Switzerland, working on 558 kHz, located on Monte Ceneri in Ticino, Switzerland.-1933 tower:...
, 220 m (722 ft), on Monte Ceneri. - BlosenbergturmBlosenbergturmThe Blosenbergturm is a transmitting tower in Beromünster, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, built in 1937 for the German language radio station DRS and radiating at an AM frequency of 531 kHz marking the bottom end of the official mediumwave broadcasting range. The Blosenbergturm has a height of...
, 217 m (712 ft), completed 1937, near BeromünsterBeromünsterBeromünster is a municipality in the district of Sursee in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. On 1 January 2009 Gunzwil became part of Beromünster.-History:...
. - Radio tower Schaffhausen-Cholfirst, near SchaffhausenSchaffhausenSchaffhausen is a city in northern Switzerland and the capital of the canton of the same name; it has an estimated population of 34,587 ....
. - Sottens transmitterSottens transmitterThe Sottens Transmitter is the nationwide transmitter for French-speaking Switzerland. The transmitter is located at Sottens, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. It is run on 765 kHz with a power of 600 kilowatts and is easily receivable during the night throughout the whole of Europe...
, 188 m (617 ft), completed 1989, near SottensSottensSottens is a former municipality in the district of Gros-de-Vaud in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.It is known for its radio transmitter for the French language Swiss radio, built in 1931....
, the one replaced was 190 m (623 ft). - Uetliberg TV-towerUetliberg TV-towerUetliberg TV-tower is a 186.7 metre high freestanding concrete TV-Tower on Uetliberg near Zürich, Switzerland built in 1990. The tower is used for radio and TV transmission. It is owned by Swisscom and generally not accessible by the public.- External links :...
, 186.7 m (613 ft), completed 1990, on UetlibergUetlibergThe Üetliberg is a mountain in the Swiss plateau, part of the Albis chain, rising to 873 m . The Uetliberg offers a panoramic view of the entire city of Zurich and the Lake of Zurich. There is also a hotel in the name of "Uto Kulm" on this small mountain...
above ZürichZürichZurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is located in central Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich...
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- TV Tower Sankt Chrischona
- Messeturm Basel, 105 m (344 ft), in BaselBaselBasel or Basle In the national languages of Switzerland the city is also known as Bâle , Basilea and Basilea is Switzerland's third most populous city with about 166,000 inhabitants. Located where the Swiss, French and German borders meet, Basel also has suburbs in France and Germany...
, completed 2003, the country's second tallest building. - Münster of Bern, 100 m (328 ft), in Bern, completed 1893, highest church tower.
- Pylon in the artificial lake of Santa Maria, 75 meters, in Lake Santa Maria, completed 1949.
Under construction
- Prime TowerPrime Tower (Zürich)The Prime Tower, also named "Maag-Tower" in an earlier stage of planning, is a skyscraper in Zurich, Switzerland. It is under construction as of 2009. Upon completion, which is scheduled for 2011, it will be the highest skyscraper in Switzerland at a height of .The building is located near the...
, 126 m (413.4 ft), ZürichZürichZurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is located in central Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich...
, the highest building in Switzerland if completed.
See also: List of tallest structures in Switzerland
Turkey
- Denizköy VLF transmitterDenizköy VLF transmitterDenizköy VLF transmitter is a facility of US Navy for military VLF transmissionnear Denizköy in Turkey at 37°24'43"N 27°19'25...
, 380 m (1,247 ft) - Diamond of IstanbulDiamond of IstanbulDiamond of Istanbul is the tallest building currently under construction in Istanbul, Turkey, being built in the city's Maslak central business district. It is also the country's first steel skyscraper...
(under construction), IstanbulIstanbulIstanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and...
, estimated completion 2015, 270 m (886 ft) - Sapphire of IstanbulSapphire of IstanbulIstanbul Sapphire, or Sapphire, is a skyscraper, and as of 2011, the tallest building in Istanbul and Turkey, located in the central business district of Levent. It will relegate to the second spot upon the completion of the Diamond of Istanbul triple towers, located in the nearby central business...
, Istanbul, 2010, 261 m (856 ft) - Polatli transmitter, 250 m (820 ft)
- Endem TV TowerEndem TV TowerEndem TV Tower is a 236 metre high TV Tower in Istanbul. It was built between 1998 and 2002 and has a revolving restaurant 154 metres above ground, as well as an observation deck at 160 metres.-External links:* http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=131417...
, Istanbul, 2002, 236 m (774 ft) - Varyap Meridian Tower 1, (under construction), Istanbul, 2011, 61 floors, 244 m (801 ft)
- Anthill Residence Tower 1, Istanbul, 2010, 54 floors, 210 m (689 ft)
- Anthill Residence Tower 2, Istanbul, 2010, 54 floors, 210 m (689 ft)
- İş Kuleleri, Istanbul, 2000, 52 floors, 181 m (594 ft) (first tower)
- Varyap Meridian Tower 2 (under construction), Istanbul, 2011, 45 floors, 180 m (591 ft)
- Taksim Group Hotel Mersin, Mersin, 1987, 52 floors, 176.8 m (580 ft)
- Sisli PlazaSisli PlazaŞişli Plaza is a tower in Istanbul, Turkey and has 40 residential floors, but rises above a 4-floor retail facility and has a 2-floor radio station on top; making an overall total of 46 floors above ground....
, Istanbul, 2006, 46 floors, 170 m (558 ft) - Tekstilkent Plaza 1, 2000, two towers both 44 floors, Istanbul, 168 m (551 ft)
- Tekstilkent Plaza 2, 2000, two towers both 44 floors, Istanbul, 168 m (551 ft)
- Çamlıca TV Tower, Istanbul, 1972, 166 m (545 ft)
- Selenium Twins 1, 2008, two towers both 34 floors, Istanbul, 165 m (541 ft)
- Selenium Twins 2, 2008, two towers both 34 floors, Istanbul, 165 m (541 ft)
- Selçuklu (Seljuk) Tower, 2006, two towers both 42 floors, Konya, 163 m (535 ft)
- Portakal Residence, 2009, 37 floors, Ankara, 160 m (525 ft)
- My Towerland 1, 2010, 42 floors, Istanbul, 160 m (525 ft)
- Rixos Bomonti Residence, 2010, 42 floors, Istanbul, 159 m (522 ft)
- Akbank Tower, 1993, 39 floors, Istanbul, 158 m (518 ft)
- Istanbul Trump Towers 1, 2010, 39 floors, Istanbul, 155 m (509 ft)
- Uprise Elite, 2010, 42 floors, Istanbul, 154 m (505 ft)
- Süzer Plaza Ritz-Carlton, 1998, 34 floors, Istanbul, 153.65 m (504 ft)
- Polat Tower Residence, 2001, 40 floors, Istanbul, 152.5 m (500 ft)
Ukraine
- Kiev TV TowerKiev TV TowerThe Kiev TV Tower is a 385-metre lattice steel tower built in 1973 in Kiev, Ukraine, for radio and television broadcasting. It is the tallest freestanding lattice steel construction in the world. The tower is not open to the public....
, 385 m (1,263 ft) - Donetsk TV Mast, 360 m (1,181 ft)
- TV Tower VinnytsiaTV Tower VinnytsiaThe TV Tower Vinnytsia is a 354 metre high guyed steel tube mast used for FM- and TV-transmission, located in Ukraine. A special feature of its structure are three crossbars arranged in 120 degree angles in two levels, running from its structure to the guys.TV Tower Vinnytsia is not the only...
, 354 m (1,161 ft) - Chimneys of Kharkiv TEC-5, 330 m (1,083 ft)
- Odessa TV Tower (under construction), 300 m (984 ft)
United Kingdom
- Tallest structure: Belmont transmitting stationBelmont transmitting stationThe Belmont transmitting station is a broadcasting and telecommunications facility, situated next to the B1225, one mile west of the village of Donington on Bain in the civil parish of South Willingham, near Market Rasen and Louth in Lincolnshire, England . It is owned and operated by Arqiva.It has...
, 351.5 m (1,153 ft). Also currently the tallest structure of the European Union. - Tallest freestanding structure: Emley Moor transmitting stationEmley Moor transmitting stationThe Emley Moor transmitting station is a telecommunications and broadcasting facility on 'Emley Moor' to the west of the village of Emley, in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England . The station's most visible feature is its concrete tower, which is a Grade II listed building...
, 330 m (1,083 ft) - Tallest building (under construction): Shard London BridgeShard London BridgeShard London Bridge is a skyscraper under construction in Southwark, London. When completed in May 2012, it will be the tallest building in the European Union and the 45th-tallest building in the world, standing tall...
, 87 stories, 310 m (1,017 ft) - Tallest building (existing): One Canada SquareOne Canada SquareOne Canada Square is a skyscraper in Canary Wharf in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is the tallest completed building in the United Kingdom since 1991, standing at above ground level and containing 50 storeys...
, 50 stories, 235 m (771 ft)
Australia
- Omega Navigational Mast WoodsideVLF Transmitter WoodsideWoodside Omega Transmitter near Woodside, Victoria, Australia at uses an umbrella antenna carried by a 432 metre high grounded lattice steel guyed mast. This mast is the highest construction in the southern hemisphere...
, 432 m (1,417 ft) - Mast 0 of Naval Communication Station Harold E. HoltNaval Communication Station Harold E. HoltNaval Communication Station Harold E. Holt is located on the northwest coast of Australia, north of the town of Exmouth, Western Australia. The town of Exmouth was built at the same time as the communications station to provide support to the base and to house dependent families of U.S...
, 389 m (1,276 ft) - Naval Communication Station Harold E. HoltNaval Communication Station Harold E. HoltNaval Communication Station Harold E. Holt is located on the northwest coast of Australia, north of the town of Exmouth, Western Australia. The town of Exmouth was built at the same time as the communications station to provide support to the base and to house dependent families of U.S...
, 364 m (1,194 ft) - Q1Q1 (building)Q1 is a supertall skyscraper located in Surfers Paradise, on the Gold Coast. It is the world's third tallest residential tower after the 348 metre building The Marina Torch in Dubai won formal recognition as the tallest residential building in the world on 29 April 2011 by the Emporis...
, 322.5 m (1,058 ft), tallest residential tower in the world and tallest building in the Southern HemisphereSouthern HemisphereThe Southern Hemisphere is the part of Earth that lies south of the equator. The word hemisphere literally means 'half ball' or "half sphere"...
. - Sydney TowerSydney TowerSydney Tower Eye is Sydney's tallest free-standing structure, and the second tallest in Australia...
, 305 m (1,001 ft) - Eureka TowerEureka TowerEureka Tower is a skyscraper located in the Southbank precinct of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Construction began in August 2002 and the exterior completed on 1 June 2006. The plaza was finished in June 2006 and the building was officially opened on 11 October 2006...
, 297.3 m (975 ft), second tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere - Rialto TowersRialto TowersThe Rialto Towers is the second-tallest reinforced concrete building and the tallest office building in the Southern Hemisphere, when measured to its roof...
(often The Rialto), 270 m (886 ft), second tallest reinforced concrete building - 120 Collins Street120 Collins Street120 Collins Street is a skyscraper in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Built from 1989 to 1991 and comprises 50 levels of office accommodation and 4 levels of plant.The building was designed by architectural firm Hassell, in association with Daryl Jackson...
, 264 m (866 ft) - 101 Collins Street101 Collins Street101 Collins Street is a skyscraper located in Melbourne, Australia. The 57 storey building was completed in 1991 under the design by Denton Corker Marshall Pty Ltd...
, 260 m (853 ft)
See also: List of tallest buildings and structures in Australia
- Sky TowerSky TowerThe Sky Tower is an observation and telecommunications tower located on the corner of Victoria and Federal Streets in the Auckland CBD, Auckland City, New Zealand. It is tall, as measured from ground level to the top of the mast, making it the tallest free-standing structure in the Southern...
, 328 m (1,076 ft), the tallest towerTowerA tower is a tall structure, usually taller than it is wide, often by a significant margin. Towers are distinguished from masts by their lack of guy-wires....
(freestanding structure) in the Southern HemisphereSouthern HemisphereThe Southern Hemisphere is the part of Earth that lies south of the equator. The word hemisphere literally means 'half ball' or "half sphere"...
. - Titahi Bay TransmitterTitahi Bay TransmitterThe Titahi Bay Transmitter is New Zealand's second tallest structure. It is an AM transmitter with a 212 meter tall radio mast insulated against ground at Titahi Bay in New Zealand...
, 212 m (696 ft) - New Plymouth Power StationNew Plymouth Power StationThe New Plymouth Power Station was a 600 MW thermal power station at New Plymouth. Located at Port Taranaki, it was dual fuelled on natural gas and fuel oil.-History:...
chimney, New PlymouthNew PlymouthNew Plymouth is the major city of the Taranaki Region on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is named after Plymouth, Devon, England, from where the first English settlers migrated....
, 198 m (650 ft) – one million bricks - Vero CentreVero CentreThe Vero Centre is a high rise office tower located in Auckland, New Zealand. Constructed in 2000, it was Auckland's first major tower built since the 1980s. The centre contains a health club and gymnasium, main entry public foyer, retail outlets in the 5 podium levels and 32 office levels...
, currently the second-tallest building in Auckland at 167 m (548 ft) tall.