These works of art are all amazingly magnificent works that are crafted from the creative minds, skillful hands and magical efforts of human beings. Not simply an aesthetic symbol or a tourist destination to admire, the towering towers with diverse architectural styles from different schools also reveal many profound things about history, social influence of each period as well as the unique culture of each country.
Let's take a look at the 10 most impressive towers in the world with Travellive and learn about them.
Burj Khalifa - Dubai, UAE
With a total height of 829 m and 200 floors, Burj Khalifa is known as the greatest architectural work in the world. Officially opened in 2010, the project is a combination of hotel services, restaurants, shopping centers, offices and apartments. The observation deck at the top of the tower also allows visitors to admire the surrounding scenery of the new Central area in the city. Burj Khalifa is famous for its exorbitant service fees but comes with a corresponding high-class service quality. The giant tower is inspired by the three-petaled flowers of the desert, considered a work that pushes the limits of architecture and construction around the world.
Petronas - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Until 2004, Petronas was still considered the tallest tower in the world. However, with the rapid development of society and the mushrooming of taller buildings, this structure has become less impressive and somewhat "overshadowed". However, the special twin towers are still an irreplaceable symbol in the multicultural country of Malaysia. Petronas was designed to reflect Islamic culture by incorporating traditional motifs and structures in every detail inside the building. The two towers are also linked by a connecting bridge, perfectly designed for people to move between the two towers in any weather conditions while remaining as safe as possible.
CN - Toronto, Canada
With a height of 553.33m, the CN Tower (full name: Canadian National) is one of the world's famous tourist attractions. This is the world's tallest freestanding structure on land, designed in the shape of a needle, combined with a spherical structure in the air, a circular viewing platform, made from 40,500 m3 of concrete, 129,000 m of steel, 5080 tons of reinforced steel and built by 1,537 workers in more than 30 years. Canadians are always proud because the Canada Tower is a symbol of Toronto in particular and one of the symbols of Canada in general.
The Shard - London, UK
The tallest building in Western Europe, the Shard still dominates the entire London cityscape. The tower is covered in 11,000 transparent glass panels that reflect the "mirror fragments" of the sky, thus giving it its name. The building also houses offices, restaurants, luxury apartments and a public observation deck on the 72nd floor.
Eiffel - Paris, France
People would not be able to imagine France without the Eiffel Tower in Paris. That is why it is considered an important symbol for the people of France. The tower was built in 1887 and officially inaugurated in 1889, a project to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution and the 1889 World Exhibition. The steel structure is 325m high, but in winter, the height of the tower will decrease by 10 to 20 cm due to the cold phenomenon causing the steel to shrink. Every 7 years, the entire tower will be "coated" with a new coat of paint to prevent rust, and Eiffel will "consume" about 60 tons of paint each time. The Eiffel Tower was originally used for scientific purposes and to support the war, but today it is a radio and television broadcasting station for the Paris metropolitan area. The Eiffel Tower still holds the record as the hottest paid tourist attraction in the world, welcoming hundreds of millions of visitors each year and is one of the great prides of the people of the City of Light.
Pisa - Italy
Italy is famous not only for its unique cuisine but also for the image of the strange leaning tower of Pisa. This work, recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site, is located in a complex of 4 works in the area of Piazza del Miracoli Square. Started in 1173, the tower was originally built as a bell tower to decorate the main church. However, during the construction process, the tower began to show signs of tilting and sinking due to the careless calculations of the architects as well as the soft ground. Of course, after that, people had to take some geotechnical measures to keep the tower in its original state and stabilize the structure of the tower so that it would not continue to tilt. But this is what makes Pisa so attractive, with its own unique architecture, and then it became a famous symbol of all Italy.
Washington Monument - Washington DC, USA
America is famous for many iconic monumental structures, but the most special is certainly the vertical tower with the tallest architectural block in America, which people often call the Pencil Tower, located in the center of Washington, DC. In fact, this is a Memorial for the first President of the United States - George Washington. The tower is known as one of the most difficult structures in the world with heavy but impressive numbers: weighing more than 81,000 tons; 169.29m high; built of marble, granite and sandstone; built in 40 years with many interruptions... The tall Egyptian-style tower is located in the National Mall park and is a must-see destination for every tourist.
Oriental Pearl - Shanghai, China
Those who love Chinese cinema or regularly update on newspapers and radio must have seen at least once the special Oriental Pearl TV Tower in Shanghai, mainland China. The tower is located at the tip of the Lujiazui Peninsula on the Huangpu River and was officially completed in 1995 after 4 years of construction. With a height of 468m, this is the tallest tower in Asia and the 3rd tallest in the world. The attraction of the Oriental Pearl Tower is the 3 large and small balls located in different positions along the length of the tower, also known as pearls. The project is a combination of hotel rooms, exhibition halls, restaurants, shopping areas, observation floors and the entire tower is supported by 3 columns planted underground.
Bitexco Financial - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Bitexco Financial Tower is a symbolic building of the city for peace. Fans of the superhero movie "Iron Man" often compare the building to a copy of the Stark Tower of billionaire Tony in the movie; while young people in Saigon affectionately call Bitexco "corn tower" because its appearance resembles a corn cob with a layer of leaves covering the outside. But in fact, Bitexco has the shape of a lotus bud - symbolizing culture, purity, elegance and the spirit of always blooming in Vietnamese tradition. This is also a record building in Vietnam with a height of 268m, 68 floors, a floor area of 119,000 m2, built on an area of nearly 6,100 m2 and a cost of about 400 million USD.
Marina Bay Sands - Singapore
Dubbed the most magnificent and expensive tower in the world, Marina Bay Sands is not ashamed to be considered a symbol in the lion island, contributing to the elevation of the landscape of Singapore city. This is a project consisting of three adjacent 55-storey towers creating a famous resort on Marina Bay, a luxurious complex with luxurious architecture and 5-star service quality including: casino, shopping mall, exhibition hall and entertainment area with a system of hotels and restaurants with a total floor area of 581,000 m2. What is special is that the 3 towers are connected by the image of a ship on the top floor, containing a unique Skypark infinity pool that provides a panoramic view of the city. Opened in 2010, Marina Bay Sands cost up to 5.7 billion USD to complete and attracts millions of wealthy visitors every year.
