The tallest towers in the world. Tallest TV towers in the world

This list has the most towers in China, but even they are not comparable to the absolute record holder - the tallest tower in the world.

Incredibly tall towers are among the amazing architectural achievements that dot the skyline of some cities. City planners around the world are pushing the limits of what is possible by building ever taller buildings. This is done for commercial reasons, and out of a thirst for fame, and for the sake of solving environmental problems.

It seems that among the builders of such structures there has been a tendency to combine the height of the tower and its beauty. The magnificence and sophistication of the towers indicate that there are no limits to human ambition and creativity. The following describes the ten tallest towers in the world, most of them are in Asia, 5 in China.

10. Zhongyuan Tower, China - 388 meters

The tenth position in the list of the tallest towers in the world is occupied by a tower in Henan province. It is 388 meters high and serves as a communication and observation tower for the entire Zhengzhou. The tower holds a special place in the Guinness Book of Records, thanks to the presence of an observation deck on the third and fourth floors, which offers the widest panoramic view in the whole world.

The interior of the tower is richly decorated with fairy-tale designs that combine the diversity of cultural forms that influence and define modern China.

9. Beijing TV Tower, China - 405 meters

Rising into the sky at a height of 405 meters, the Beijing TV Tower is considered the ninth tallest tower in the world. Initial construction of the tower began in 1987, and was completed in 1992. Located in Beijing, the tower features an observation deck and a revolving restaurant from where guests can view the wonders of Beijing's architecture. The unique design and creative lighting of the tower are the hallmarks of this modern wonder.

8. Tianjin TV Tower, China - 415.2 meters

This TV tower ranks eighth among the tallest towers in the world. It also ranks eighth on the list of the tallest autonomous structures in the world. Construction of the tower was completed in 1991 and cost $45 million (about $78 million in 2016). From a distance, the other high-rise buildings that define Tianjin's skyline are dwarfed by this tower.

In every sense, the TV tower has exceptional aesthetic appeal, which harmoniously combines the features of modern life.

7. Menara Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 421 meters

Menara Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia is the seventh tallest tower in the world. The commanding height of 421 meters provides excellent views of the Kuala Lumpur skyline. Construction was completed in 1994, and the tower is used primarily for communications, surveillance, and tourism development purposes.

In addition, Malaysians attach special importance to the tower due to its symbolic meaning in the context of the country's cultural heritage.

6. Borje Milad, Iran - 435 meters

Borje Milad in the capital of Iran has a unique design, its height and style are far beyond the normal Iranian building height standard. The tower ranks at position six on the list of the ten tallest towers in the world. In addition, the tower is in seventeenth position on the list of the tallest free-standing structures in the world.

The twelve floors of Milad Tower are used for various purposes, including shopping and telecommunications areas, cafes, views and hotel rooms.

5. Oriental Pearl, China - 468 meters

The amazing height of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower in Shanghai - 468 meters - is worth much more than many other skyscrapers with their architectural twists. The tower has 14 floors and 11 spheres, which are made in a traditional oriental style, which gives the tower originality and stability.

The tower was completed in 1994 and is widely used for a variety of purposes, including houses, hotel rooms, a cafe, an observation center, and communication services. Due to the many colorful LEDs, at night the tower hypnotizes with its beauty.

4. Ostankino Tower, Russia - 540 meters

The Ostankino TV Tower is the fourth tallest tower in the world, and in Europe the tallest structure. It is also the eighth tallest free-standing structure in the world. The structure was built in the USSR in honor of the 50th anniversary of the October Revolution of 1917. The tower is used for radio and television broadcasting. The magnificence of the tower is a symbol of the architectural development of the Soviet Union. In some respects, the Ostankino TV Tower is one of the greatest buildings in Europe to this day.

3. CN Tower, Canada - 553.33 meters

Number 3 on the list of tallest towers in the world is the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada. At the time of its completion in 1976, the building was considered the world's tallest tower and free-standing structure. But three decades later, the CN Tower lost its position to the Guangzhou TV Tower.

The building has 147 floors, which are used for various purposes, including telecommunications, restaurant and surveillance. Construction of the tower cost 63 million Canadian dollars in 1976 (about $177 million today when adjusted for inflation).

2. Guangzhou TV Tower, China - 600 meters

Guangzhou TV Tower in China has been ranked number one among the 10 tallest towers in the world for quite some time. This tower rises to a height of 600 meters and has 37 floors. For some time, this tower held the record for the tallest structure in the world.

The building provides vantage points for astronomers as well as sightseeing enthusiasts who wish to see the beautiful views of Guangzhou from above. The tower is also number 5 on the list of tallest free-standing structures in the world.

1. Tokyo Skytree, Japan - 634 meters

This tower is majestic and enchanting, with a façade that combines both post-modern architecture and traditional Japanese forms. Tokyo Skytree is used as an observation tower, radio center, and world-class houses. The 29-story building was completed in February 2012 at a cost of $806 million.

Source: Santiago Calatrava

While Baku is thinking about what to do with the empty buildings, Dubai continues to break records for high-rise construction. A few days ago, the construction of the “Tower” based on the design of Santiago Calatrava began in this city. It will be ready in 2020, and its height, according to unconfirmed figures, will be 928 meters. That is, it will be 100 meters higher than the Burj Khalifa - the tallest (so far) skyscraper in the world, which, by the way, is also located in Dubai.

The first stone in the foundation of the “Tower” was laid on October 11. The ceremony was attended by many dignitaries, including the Ruler of Dubai. In the UAE, the future “Tower” is taken very seriously; everyone expects that it will become a source of national pride, increase the prestige of the city and contribute to economic growth.

The shape of the “Tower” is a bit like a minaret - this expresses the synthesis of traditional Islamic culture and modern design. Calatrava himself spoke about this: “The design of the building is inspired by the Islamic tradition.” He compares it to the Muslim Alhambra and the Mosque of Cordoba: “These architectural marvels combine beauty and elegance with mathematics and geometry.”

Source: Santiago Calatrava

“The structural and architectural features of the tower will require unique engineering solutions. We conducted extensive research before starting construction, and our experience will be a valuable contribution to the knowledge base of mankind,” said Santiago Calatrava.

Source: Santiago Calatrava

The tower will have observation decks, cafes, restaurants, premises for various events, a hotel and tourist facilities. But the most important thing is the balconies that will extend from the facade of the building.

“The construction of the tower is an important technological achievement. But throughout my career, I have used technology as a means of expressing beauty and art. So this project is also an artistic achievement... It is a symbol of faith in progress.”

The tallest tower in the world is planned to be built by 2020. It will be located in Saudi Arabia. The country's authorities have already presented an ambitious project.

The tallest building, a tower called the Kingdom, will be erected in Jeddah. Its height will reach 1600 meters. The project is controlled by the Saudi prince and part-time millionaire Al-Walid. But who is the author and designs the tower is not yet known. According to some reports, the architectural company Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture. In the meantime, it is already known how much the project will cost – the preliminary budget is $30 billion. What the tower will become famous for is not hidden from the public. It will contain apartments, shops and offices, and on the 157th floor a large observation deck will be built, which will offer views of the city and the Red Sea. In a word, the “Kingdom” will be a real city-home.

Burj Dubai, UAE, 822 meters

In the meantime, the tallest tower in the world is located in the United Arab Emirates, in Dubai. Burj Dubai opened its doors in January 2010. The grand opening was timed to coincide with the 4th anniversary of the assumption of office by Mohammed bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai and at the same time Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE.

The Burj Dubai was designed by American architect Adrian Smith. After this, the construction of the tower lasted for six years. Almost $1.5 billion was spent on the construction of 160 floors with a height of 822 meters and 55 centimeters.

The six-star Armani Hotel is located on the first eight floors of the tower. The owner of the popular brand, designer Giorgio Armani, personally designed it. At the hotel you can find spa salons, several restaurants and a nightclub. 900 luxury apartments occupy the remaining floors up to the 108th. The cost of each ranges from 600 thousand euros to 11 million. Another 38 floors were occupied by restaurants and office space. Among other things, the Burj Dubai houses a gym and a nightclub. And in the tower, which is located above the main building, there are tons of telecommunications equipment. The tallest tower in the world contains the highest swimming pool - you can swim on the 76th floor, the highest observation deck on the 124th floor, and a mosque on the 158th floor. By the way, the development company assures that almost all the real estate in the tower has already been sold out.

Burj Dubai on video

And the most interesting thing is that you can climb to the upper floors of the tower in just two minutes. This is possible thanks to 65 of the most modern ultra-high-speed elevators. Each is capable of speeds of up to 18 meters per second or 64.37 kilometers per hour. On the way down, the elevator speed decreases slightly so that passengers do not feel the strain. However, to get from the first to the top floor you will need to transfer to another elevator. The Burj Dubai tower draws its energy from a 61-meter turbine, which runs on wind power and a solar panel system. This unique power unit occupies 15 thousand square meters.

Tokyo Sky Tree, Tokyo, 634 meters

One of the tallest towers in the world is located in Japan. In the Sumida district of Tokyo, the Tokyo Sky Tree television tower was commissioned in 2011. Previously, it was planned to be called the Sumida Tower or the New Tokyo Tower.

However, the final name was chosen during construction in 2008 based on the results of a competition. The height of the Tokyo Sky Tree was 634 meters, including the antenna, it turns out that the Tokyo Sky Tree is almost twice as tall as the Tokyo Television Tower. By the way, although the building has already been commissioned, the opening is scheduled only for May 2012. The tower will be used for digital television and radio broadcasting, as well as navigation systems and mobile communications. Inside you will find about 300 boutiques, an aquarium, restaurants, a planetarium and even a theater.

Canton Tower, China, 610 meters

The Guangzhou TV Tower is also included in the list of the largest. It took five years to build, until 2010. The ARUP company specially planned the completion of construction for the Asian Games. The Cantona Tower boasts a height of 610 meters. Here, up to 450 meters, the structure is erected as a combination of a central core and a hyperboloid load-bearing mesh shell.

The latest design of the television tower corresponds to a patent from the last year of the 19th century by the Russian engineer Shukhov. This part of the structure is made of large diameter steel pipes. And the Cantona Tower is crowned by a 160-meter spire. The tower is used for television broadcasts and radio transmission, and in addition, here you can see panoramas of Guangzhou. The tower can receive up to 10 thousand tourists per day.

CN Tower, Canada, 553 meters

From 1976 until 2007, the CN Tower was the tallest building in the world. Its height is no less than 553.33 meters.

The tower is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and has been a symbol of the city since its opening. More than 2 million people come to see the CN Tower every year. Initially, CN stood for Canadian National, since the building was owned by the Canadian National Railway Company.

View from the CN Tower

But in 1995, the tower was bought by Canada Lands Company (CLC). At the request of local residents, the towers retained their original name. Now officially CN stands for Canada's National.

Ostankino, Russia, 540 meters

The tallest building in Russia is the Ostankino television tower. The height of the building is 540 meters. The Ostankino tower stands on ten legs, each of which weighs 3,200 tons. At an altitude of approximately 330 meters, you can dine in Ostankino - here, on three floors, the Seventh Heaven restaurant is located.

People call the tower “Needle”. Experts suggest that the building, built in 1967, will last at least 300 years. It is strictly forbidden to walk under the tower’s supports, and you won’t be able to do this, since the tower is surrounded by a security zone of 180 meters.

Ostankino Tower

Ostankino also has an observation deck and it is also safe. You cannot take your own life here, since the site is fenced with three-layer tempered glass.

Oriental Pearl Tower, China, 468 meters

The futuristic design of the Shanghai TV Tower is located in the Pudong region, on the banks of the Huangpu River. Its height is 468 meters, which makes the building the tallest in Asia. The TV tower consists of 11 so-called pearls, metal balls of different diameters.

And at their base lies a stone slab. The architecture seems to convey a line from a poem of ancient Chinese poetry: “Large and small pearls fall on a jade dish.” Each ball has an observation deck, the highest at an altitude of 360 meters. Here you can see Shanghai from unusual angles. It is noteworthy that the floor on the observation deck is glass. In addition, on each level of the tower there are galleries and shops, especially for tourists who want to buy souvenirs. And at a level of 267 meters there is a revolving restaurant - the only one of its kind that is located so high. About 350 people can sit at the tables at the same time. At the base of the TV tower, everyone can visit the Shanghai History Museum.
At the foot of the Eiffel Tower
Several hundred million people have already visited the tower. At the same time, over more than 115 years of existence, 53 people fell from it and were broken.
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Tallest building in the world Construction will begin next week. For the first time in history its height will be 1000 meters. Saudi Arabia has prepared a project that will displace the famous Burj Khalifa, located in the neighboring United Arab Emirates, from 1st place.

The name of the new skyscraper is The Kingdom Tower, or Royal Tower. Apart from some very general design data leaked to the press, nothing more detailed is yet known.

Initially, it was assumed that the height of the new skyscraper would be more than one and a half kilometers (that is, almost twice as high as the tallest building today). However, after more thorough geological surveys, it turned out that the soil in the place where they planned to build the tower simply would not support such a massive structure. Therefore, the height range was reduced to exactly one kilometer.

Construction of the tallest building in the world is expected to take about five years. During this time, about $1.2 billion will be spent on it. The foundation of the tower will drop 60 meters deep into the ground. The completed building will house apartments (80% of all areas), a hotel, offices and an observation deck. The latter promises an incomparable spectacle: an overview of the surrounding area for 140 kilometers around.

The idea of creating a new tallest building in the world belongs to a local prince and also one of the wealthiest people on the planet Al-Waleed bin Talal. The Royal Tower will be built on the Red Sea coast and will become the center of the new Kingdom City, which will become a district of Jeddah.

The world's first television tower was built in Berlin in 1926. By modern standards, its dimensions were very modest: height 150 meters, and weight “only” 600 tons.

Of course, these parameters cannot be compared with the size of modern television towers. In today's report we will get acquainted with the tallest television towers in the world.

Height: 375 meters
Location: Uzbekistan, Tashkent
Year of construction: 1985

It is the tallest television tower in Central Asia. It was built over 6 years and was put into operation on January 15, 1985.

Height: 385 meters
Location: Ukraine, Kyiv
Year of construction: 1973

The Kiev Tower is considered the world's tallest structure of buildings with a lattice structure. The tower consists entirely of steel pipes of various diameters and weighs 2,700 tons.

In the central part there is a vertical pipe with a diameter of 4 meters. It serves as an elevator shaft and smoothly transitions into the antenna part.

The Kyiv TV Tower is the tallest structure in Ukraine. The tower is 60 meters higher, but weighs 3 times less.

Height: 405 meters
Location: China, Beijing
Year of construction: 1995

At the top of the tower there is a revolving restaurant.

Height: 421 meters
Location: Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Year of construction: 1995

The construction of this 421-meter-high structure lasted about 5 years.

For its original lighting, the Menara Tower received the unofficial name “Garden of Light.”

Height: 435 meters
Location: Iran, Tehran
Year of construction: 2006

The tower has 6 panoramic elevators, and at an altitude of 276 meters there is a panoramic revolving restaurant. The tower's gondola has 12 floors with a total area of 12,000 sq.m., which is the largest floor area of a television tower in the world.

This is the tallest building in Iran:

Height: 468 meters
Location: China, Shanghai
Year of construction: 1995

The Oriental Pearl is the second tallest television tower in Asia. The sphere at the top of the tower has a diameter of 45 meters and is located 263 meters above the ground.

At an altitude of 267 meters there is a revolving restaurant, at an altitude of 271 meters there is a bar and 20 karaoke rooms.

At an altitude of 350 meters there is a penthouse with an observation deck.

Height: 540 meters
Location: Russia, Moscow
Year of construction: 1967

The tower project was invented by chief designer Nikitin in one night; the image of the tower was an inverted lily. (Photo by Yuri Degtyarev):

The mass of the tower together with the foundation is 51,400 tons. Ostankino TV tower on Victory Day 2010. (Photo by Dmitry Smirnov):

On August 27, 2000, a strong fire occurred in the Ostankino tower at an altitude of 460 m. 3 floors were completely burned out. Long repair and construction work and landscaping of the territory were completed by February 14, 2008. Infrared photograph of the Ostankino TV tower:

Height: 553 meters
Location: Canada, Toronto
Year of construction: 1976

The CN Tower is almost twice as tall as the Eiffel Tower and 13 meters taller than the Ostankino Tower.

It can withstand winds of 420 km/h and is struck by more than 80 lightning strikes per year.

From 1976 to 2007 it was the tallest structure in the world.

Height: 610 meters
Location: China, Guangzhou
Year of construction: 2009

The mesh shell of the tower is made of large-diameter steel pipes. The tower is crowned by a steel spire 160 meters high.

The design of the mesh shell of the Guangzhou TV tower corresponds to an 1899 patent by Russian engineer Shukhov.

Height: 634 meters
Location: Japan, Tokyo
Year of construction: February 29, 2012

The construction of the television tower was completed recently, and its opening took place on May 22, 2012. The tower houses more than 300 boutiques, restaurants, an aquarium, a planetarium and a theater.