List of tallest towers in the world

The Tokyo Tower is one of the top main attractions in Japan. It is a communications and observation tower located in Shiba Park, Minato, Tokyo. The Tokyo tower was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris where there are also 2 main observation decks located at the upper decks of the tower. read more »

The Eureka Tower was the tallest residential building in the world when completed. At 92 storeys and almost 300 metres tall, Eureka Tower's Skydeck is the highest point of any other structure in the city of Melbourne and a great place to take in the planned city's cathedrals, parks and gardens. It is suggested to ascend the Tower before twilight, when the city can be observed in the changing light of day as the night's lights come on. read more »

At 131 metres above sea level, the Tiger Sky Tower is the Asia's tallest free-standing observation tower, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the idyllic resort island of Sentosa. Truly a high point of your stay in Sentosa, a visit to this observation tower will certainly be a memorable one. read more »

The Kyoto Tower is an observation tower located in Kyoto, situated just across Kyoto Station. Standing at 131 meters tall, it is considered one of the few modern iconic landmarks in the city famous for its ancient shrines and temples. Here, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the city. read more »

Officially opened on May 15, 1980, the Black Mountain Tower can be found on the summit of Black Mountain Canberra. It is an elegant structure, having won two awards for outstanding design. Rising 195 metres, the Tower provides visitors with panoramic day and night views of Canberra and the surrounding area. read more »

The Sydney Tower Eye provides visitors with a special treat - an unforgettable viewing experience. At the highest point in Sydney, visitors will first get to see a preshow of fascinating facts and history about the construction of Sydney Tower, and then enjoy panoramic 360 degree views of the beautiful harbour city. From the Observation Deck of the Sydney Tower Eye, visitors can take in sights from the Blue Mountains in the west, the intricate shoreline at the north, the bustling Sydney Airport and Botany Bay in the south, as well as the Pacific Ocean in the east. read more »

Queens Wharf Tower is an observation tower. It was built in 1988 and opened by Queen Elizabeth II to mark the Australian Bicentenary. The Tower was built to mark the spot where the city meets the park and the sea. read more »

Established in July 2005, the Skyjump at Macau Tower is a thrilling jump off the outer rim of Macau Tower, taking its guests on a 20 second flight over the breathtaking cityscape of Macau. Jumpers will experience the feeling of flying as they leave the platform that is 233m above ground, going at a speed of 75 kilometres per hour before slowing down to a comfortable landing speed while descending. Skyjump is based upon the principle of 'fan descenders', the very same technology employed in skydiving training and used for dramatic aerial stunts in Hollywood movies. read more »

The CN Tower, short for Canadian National Tower, is Toronto’s defining structure. It is often drawn in any picture or sketching of Toronto’s city skyline. The building stretches 553 metres in the air and is a lot taller than any other building in Canada. read more »

The Ostankino Tower in Russia is one of the tallest buildings in the world. On the observation decks, one can see the whole of Moscow on a clear day! It is the best place to get a 360 degree panoramic view of the beautiful city. A visit to the Ostankino Tower is definitely worth your time. read more »

Tehran Milad Tower stands at 435 metres, and it is a new symbol of Iranian art. It was built to improve the telecommunication infrastructure of the country in the areas of radio and television. This tower is slightly different than the other tall towers in the world because the view from the Tehran Milad Tower actually includes mountains. read more »

Standing at a dizzying height of close to 460 meters, the Petronas Twin Towers was constructed as a symbolic gesture to show Kuala Lumpur's growing importance in the world. It was the world's tallest building till 2004. The pair of 88-story towers are connected by a 58. read more »

Situated on the Riverside Drive which will overlook the breathtaking Swan River, the Bell Tower, which is home to the Swan Bells is one of Perth's signature attractions and definitely must not be missed. With a unique architectural design, The Bell Tower also holds many historical value and hence would be the most representative symbol of Western Australia as well as Perth itself. Witness the splendid structure standing at 82. read more »

Standing at the height of 634 meters, the Tokyo Skytree is the tallest building in Japan as well as the tallest structure in the world upon its completion. The Tokyo Skytree would be the new television broadcasting tower and also the icon for Tokyo. Furthermore, there is also a large shopping complex with an aquarium that is situated at the base of Tokyo Skytree. read more »

The Eiffel Tower is located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower. Erected in 1889 as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair, it has become both an iconic landmark of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest structure in Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world with 7. read more »

Nothing beats the Macau tower if visitors wish for the full view of the Pearl River Delta by day or the city lights by night. Having ascended to the Tower's peak in high-speed glass-fronted lifts, an unforgettable sight awaits you. The tower measures an astounding 338 m (1,109 ft. read more »

With the fastest technology, tallest skyscrapers, and out-of-this-world inventions, is it really a surprise that Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower exists? This spectacular 50-story skyscraper isn't a shopping mall nor is it a big corporate company, but a educational facility! It is the second tallest educational building in the world and the 17th tallest building in Tokyo. It can accommodate up to 10,000 students of the three vocational schools located there. These schools are a fashion school, information & technology school, and a medical school. read more »

Lover's Tower, soaring at a height of 100 meters, is a project which costs more than NT300 million to complete. This tower will hold 80 people for an unforgettable 360 degree paranormal view of Danshui. You will definitely not feel dizzy at all as it ascends and rotates at the same time in a relatively low speed that you would not notice at all. read more »

Opened in April 1994 at Akita port, this is the best place to get a complete and an entire panoramic view of the city of Akita. Standing at 143m high, Akita City Port Tower Selion is located at 100m above ground and will definitely offer all visitors and locals the best perspective of the entire city of Akita, in addition to the Sea of Japan, Oga Peninsula as well as Mount Chokai. Furthermore, below the port, there is also a market which sells all the best fish which is highly popular among the locals as well as tourists who would love some authentic fresh catch from Akita. read more »

The Space Needle is a tower in Seattle, Washington and is a major landmark of the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and a symbol of Seattle. Located at the Seattle Center, it was built for the 1962 World's Fair, during which time nearly 20,000 people a day used the elevators, with over 2.3 million visitors in all for the World Fair. read more »

Oasis 21 is a modern facility located adjacent to Nagoya TV Tower in Sakae, Nagoya. It contains restaurants, stores, and a bus terminal, as well as the tourist information. read more »

Located at St Kilda Road Boulevard, the Arts Centre is Melbourne's main arts, music and theatre complex. Offering the latest in audio-visual facilities, boardrooms and foyer exhibition spaces, the Arts Centre features three main areas, namely Hamer Hall, Theatres Building and the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. It presents a diversity of arts and entertainment choices all year round, collaborating with some of Australia's top performing arts companies, as well as other international companies. read more »

Crystal Island is a proposed building project in Moscow, Russia that is currently planned to have around 2,500,000 square metres (27,000,000 square feet) of floor space and a height of 450 metres (1,476 ft) designed by Norman Foster. At these dimensions upon completion it would be the largest structure (in floor space) on earth. The architectural firm behind the design is Foster and Partners. read more »