FAQ
What is the tallest building?
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai at 828 m. It has held the record since 2010 with 163 floors.
What is the tallest tower?
The Tokyo Skytree at 634 m. It is a communication and observation tower, not a habitable building.
What is the tallest statue?
The Statue of Unity in India at 182 m, depicting Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Completed in 2018.
What was the first skyscraper?
The Home Insurance Building in Chicago, completed in 1885 at 42 m with 10 floors. It used a steel frame instead of load-bearing walls.