Tokyo Skytree opens to the public. It is the tallest tower in the world (634 m), and the second tallest man-made structure on Earth after Burj Khalifa (829.8 m).

Tokyo Skytree

Broadcasting and observation tower in Japan

Tokyo Skytree , also written as Tokyo Sky Tree, is a broadcasting and observation tower, located in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. It has been the tallest tower in Japan since opening in 2012, and reached its full height of 634 m (2,080 ft) in early 2011, making it the tallest tower in…

List of tallest structures

The tallest structure in the world is the Burj Khalifa skyscraper at 828 m (2,717 ft). Listed are guyed masts, self-supporting towers, skyscrapers, oil platforms, electricity transmission towers, and bridge support towers. This list is organized by absolute height. See History…

Burj Khalifa

Skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Burj Khalifa is a megatall skyscraper located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With a total height of 829.8 m and a roof height of 828 m, it is the world's tallest structure. It also has held the record of the tallest building in the world since its topping out in 2009,…