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List of tallest freestanding structures
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1. Burj Khalifa skyscraper
2. Tokyo Skytree tower
3. Shanghai Tower skyscraper
4. Mecca Clock Tower skyscraper
5. Canton Tower tower
6. CN Tower tower
7. One World Trade Center skyscraper
8. Ostankino Tower tower
9. Sears Tower skyscraper
10. Taipei 101 skyscaper
Overview
The Burj Khalifa is the tallest structure ever built, with a pinnacle height of 830 m (2722 ft) tall. The 20th and 21st centuries marked a notable uptick in terms of construction of tall structures. The majority of supertall structures are in the United States or Asia. Most of the tallest structures during that time period have been Guyed masts, which are not considered freestanding as they require guy wires for support.
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This list includes all freestanding structures of at least 350 meters or 1148 ft. Guyed structures or offshore structures do not count for the list. For all buildings, they are listed by pinnacle height and not architectural height, so the ranking will differ from the List of tallest buildings, such as the Willis Tower being above the Taipei 101. This list includes now demolished or destroyed structures, such as the original World Trade Center. The dates listed are when the structures topped out, not necessarily when they were finished.
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Clear | Denotes structure that is or was once the tallest in the world |
Clear | Denotes structure that has been destroyed |
Bold | Denotes structure that is not a building |
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Timeline of tallest structures
This section chronicles structures that at one point held the crown of the world's tallest freestanding structure, going as far back as the beginning of the common era.
Tallest Structures by Continent
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Countries with most structures on list
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