Tallest Towers in the World 🗼
Tallest Towers in the World List 🗼
Most of the tallest towers in the world are telecommunication towers. The height of these towers changes from time to time when their radio masts and TV antennas are replaced, so the exact towers change frequently and are often disputed. The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Housing (CTBUH) makes the decision. This list of tallest structures in the world includes only free-standing structures, therefore tethered or manned towers are not included.
| # | Tallest Towers in the World | Height (feet) | Height (metres) | Country / City | Year Completed | Floors (total) | Elevators / Lifts | Observation deck/s | About tallest towers in the world 🗼 |
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| 1 | Tokyo Skytree | 2,080 | 634.0 | 🇯🇵 Japan, Tokyo. | 2012 | 13 | 2 | The Tokyo SkyTree is a neofuturistic broadcasting and observation tower in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. It’s the tallest tower in the world and the tallest structure in Japan. There are two observation decks. The lower observatory “Tenbo Deck Floor 350” at 1,150 ft / 350m has a capacity up to 2000 people. The highest observation deck at 1,480 ft / 450m has a capacity for up to 900 people. The upper observatory features a glass-covered spiral skywalk to ascend the final 16ft / 5m to the upper platform which includes glass flooring with a view to the streets below. | |
| 2 | Canton Tower | 1,982 | 604.0 | 🇨🇳 China, Guangzhou. | 2010 | 6 | 2 | The Canton Tower “Guangzhou TV Astronomical and Sightseeing Tower” was the tallest tower in the world between 2009 and 2011. The Canton Tower is the 4th tallest freestanding structure in the world. There’s a large elliptical indoor observatory At 1,473 ft / 449m and an outdoor rooftop observation deck at 1,601 ft / 488m. Until 2014 the Canton Tower was the largest and highest outdoor observation deck in the world until it was overtaken by the Burj Khalifa. In the top 3 tallest towers in the world. | |
| 3 | CN Tower | 1,815 | 553.0 | 🇨🇦 Canada, Toronto. | 1976 | 9 | 3 | The CN Tower / Canadian National Tower is a telecommunications and observation tower and was the world’s tallest free-standing structure between 1976 and 2007. The CN Towers has 3 observation decks; “SkyPod” at 1,467 ft / 447m, indoor “LookOut” at 1,136 ft / 346m with and an outdoor “Sky Terrace” at 1,122 ft / 342m. There’s also a 360˚ 5ft / 1.5m wide hands-free “EdgeWalk” around the top of the main pod at 1,168 ft / 356m. In the top 3 tallest towers in the world. | |
| 4 | Ostankino Tower | 1,772 | 540.0 | 🇷🇺 Russia, Moscow. | 1967 | 0 | 2 | The Ostankino Tower was the tallest free-standing structure in the world between 1967 and 1975 and is the tallest free standing structure in Europe today. The Ostankino Tower observation deck is at 1.115 ft / 340m and there’s also an indoor deck at 337m. . In the top 5 tallest towers in the world. | |
| 5 | Oriental Pearl Tower | 1535 | 468.0 | 🇨🇳 China, Shanghai. | 1995 | 16 | 6 | 1 | The Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower is a concrete telecommunications tower. The tower is supported on three large columns that start underground. The unusual design features 11 spheres of various sizes. The Pearl Tower was the tallest structure in China from 1994 to 2007 until the Shanghai World Financial Center was completed. The Pearl TV Tower has a AAAAA China tourist attraction rating (A worst to AAAAA best). It has 15 observation levels, the highest observation deck is outdoors at 1,152ft / 351m. The tower is illuminated at night with colorful LED lighting. In the top 5 tallest towers in the world. |
| 6 | Milad Tower | 1,427 | 435.0 | 🇮🇷 Iran, Tehran. | 2009 | 14 | 6 | 1 | The Milad Tower, also known as the Tehran Tower and Borj-e Milad, is a concrete telecommunications tower with an open observation deck, rotating restaurant, and a sky dome on the top level. Views of Tehran and snow capped mountains beyond, dependent on pollution and weather. The Milad Tower is the highest structure in Iran. |
| 7 | Kuala Lumpur Tower | 1,379 | 420.0 | 🇲🇾 Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. | 1996 | 19 | 4 | >1 | Kuala Lumpur Tower, also known as the KL Tower is a concrete communications tower with an observation deck and revolving restaurant at 906 ft / 276m offering panoramic views of the city. In the top 10 tallest towers in the world. |
| 8 | Tianjin Radio & TV Tower | 1,362 | 415.2 | 🇨🇳 China, Tianjin. | 1991 | – | 4 | 1 | The Tianjin Tower is a grey concrete communications tower which stands in water and dominates the Tianjin city skyline. There are 4 observation decks. At 814ft / 248m there’a a Sightseeing Hall. At 843ft / 253m there’s an Observation Hall. At 830ft / 257m there’s a Revolving Hall and at 886ft / 270m there’s a Terrace. They’re all open to the public. |
| 9 | Central Radio & TV Tower | 1,347 | 410.5 | 🇨🇳 China, Beijing. | 1992 | – | ?? | 1 | The Beijing Central Radio & TV Tower is a concrete communications tower in west Beijing features an indoor and outdoor observation deck at 781ft / 238m offering panoramic views of Beijing city. There’s a revolving restaurant at 725ft / 221m. This tower is often confused with the newer arch-shaped east Beijing CCTV building known as the “big underpants”. In the top 10 tallest towers in the world. |
| 10 | Henan Province Radio & Television Tower | 1,273 | 388.0 | 🇨🇳 China, Zhengzhou. | 2011 | – | 13 | 1 | The Henan Province Radio & Television Tower aka the Zhongyuan Tower and FU Tower is the world’s tallest all-steel tower. The modern design, based on hyperbolic parabolas, resembles a plum blossom with 5 petals. The Central Plains Pagoda consists of four parts: The tower base, tower body, tower and mast. The FU Tower aims to combine arts, culture and business alongside tourism. There’s an observation deck, glass floor and a revolving restaurant which all offer 360˚ panoramic views of Zhengzhou. |
| 11 | Kiev TV Tower | 1,263 | 385.0 | 🇺🇦 Ukraine, Kiev. | 1974 | 2 | 1 | The Kiev TV Tower is a lattice steel telecommunications tower. It’s one of the tallest towers in the world with an observation deck that’s not accessible to the public. | |
| 12 | Tashkent TV Tower | 1,230 | 375.0 | 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan, Tashkent. | 1985 | – | 3 | 1 | The Tashkent TV Tower is a lattice steel telecommunications tower. There is an observation deck but it’s not open to the public. |
| 13 | Liberation Tower | 1,220 | 372.0 | 🇰🇼 Kuwait, Kuwait City. | 1996 | – | 1 | The Liberation Tower is a concrete telecommunications tower. The tower / Kuwait Telecommunications Tower was under construction when Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990. Construction resumed following the war and the tower renamed. Liberation tower is one of the tallest towers in the world with an observation deck that’s not open to the public. | |
| 14 | Almaty Television Tower | 1,219 | 371.5 | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, Almaty. | 1983 | – | 2 | 2 | The Almaty Tower is a steel telecommunications tower with two observation decks at 479ft / 146m and 827ft / 252m but they are not open to the public. |
| 15 | Istanbul TV and Radio Tower | 1,211 | 369.0 | 🇹🇷 Turkey, Istanbul. | 2020 | 53 | 3 | 2 | The Istanbul TV and Radio Tower aka Küçük Çamlıca TV Radio Tower and Istanbul Telecommunication Tower is a supertall concrete telecommunications tower. There are 2 observation decks, a restaurant and café and glass elevators offering 360˚ views over the city, which sits on the border between Europe and Asia. |
| 16 | Riga TV Tower | 1,207 | 368.0 | 🇱🇻 Latvia, Riga. | 1987 | – | 4 | 1 | The soviet era, and centrally funded, steel Riga TV Tower is the tallest tower in the EU. There’s an indoor observation deck and Vēja roze” (Wind Rose) restaurant. It’s currently under restoration until 2023 along with the adjoining area. The towers’ bomb shelter will also be opened to the public. |
| 17 | Berliner Fernsehturm | 1,207 | 368.0 | 🇩🇪 Germany, Berlin. | 1969 | – | 3 | 1 | The Berliner Fernsehturm concrete tower, completed in 1969, remains the tallest structure in Germany and an iconic symbol of reunification. It was built in the soviet era by the former East German GDR regime and its monument status was continued after reunification. There’s an observation deck with Berlin’s highest bar at 666ft / 203m and “Telecafé” revolving restaurant. In addition to the elevators, there’s a stairway with 986 steps. |
| 18 | Stratosphere Tower | 1,149 | 350.2 | 🇺🇸 USA, Las Vegas. | 1996 | – | 4 | 2 | The Strat Hotel, Casino and SkyPod, formerly the Stratosphere Tower, is the tallest observation tower in north America. There are indoor and outdoor observation decks, a chapel, event venue, bar and fine dining in the “Top of the World” award-winning revolving restaurant. The award-winning thrill rides and experiences on the roof include a “X-Scream” roller coaster and SkyJump tethered descent to the Las Vegas Strip. |
| 19 | Lotus Tower | 1,148 | 350.0 | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, Colombo. | 2019 | 13 | 7 | 1 | The Lotus Tower is a concrete telecommunications tower with an observation deck and revolving restaurant. There’s also 6 guest rooms on level 6 and a banqueting hall for up to 280 guests on the 4th level. In the top 20 tallest towers in the world. |
| 20 | Sichuan Tower of China / West Pearl Tower | 1,112 | 339.0 | 🇨🇳 China, Chengdu. | 2004 | 17 | 9 | 2 | The Sichuan Tower of China aka West Pearl Tower or Chengdu Radio and TV Tower, is a concrete telecommunications tower with indoor and outdoor observation decks. There’s also a revolving restaurant and a Chinese restaurant. Optional glass elevator and 1860 step staircase. Caters primarily for local visitors. At night the Sichuan tower is illuminated with alternating colours. |
| 21 | Macau Tower | 1,109 | 338.0 | 🇨🇳 China, Macau SAR. | 2001 | 63 | 4 | 1 | The Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre is a concrete telecommunications tower with an observation deck, glass elevators, 1,329 step stairway, revolving restaurant and experiences for thrill seekers including Skywalk, SkyJump, Tower Climb and the Guinness world record highest commercial building bungy jump. 1,329 step staircase. |
| 22 | Europaturm | 1,106 | 337.0 | 🇩🇪 Germany, Frankfurt.. | 1979 | – | – | 1 | The Europaturm “Tower of Europe” is a concrete telecommunications tower. The upper part of the Europaturm tower can turn and used to feature a panoramic view of the Rhine Main area, revolving restaurant and discothèque, but these have all been closed to the public since 1999. At night, the Europaturm is illuminated with magenta lighting, Deutsche Telekom’s corporate colors. |
| 23 | Dragon Tower | 1,102 | 336.0 | 🇨🇳 China, Harbin. | 2000 | – | – | 2 | The Dragon Tower, aka Longta Tower is a steel lattice telecommunications tower, the tallest steel tower in China. There’s an indoor glass walkway, revolving restaurant and outdoor observation deck. The Dragon Tower has a China tourist attraction rating of AAAA on a scale, from worst A to best AAAAA. Illuminated at night. |
| 24 | Tokyo Tower | 1,092 | 332.9 | 🇯🇵 Japan, Tokyo. | 1958 | – | 4 | 2 | The Tokyo Tower, aka Japan Radio Tower, is a telecommunications steel tower with 2 observation decks and a café accessible by elevator or 593 steps. Tokyo Tower was the world’s tallest self-supporting steel tower between 1958 and 1967. Illuminated at night using different colors for each season and for special events. |
| 25 | Huai`an TV Tower | 1,083 | 330.0 | 🇨🇳 China, Huaiyin. | 2016 | ?? | ?? | ?? | The Huai`an TV Tower is a concrete telecommunications tower. Not much information available, if you can help add your comments below… |
| 26 | The Arqiva Tower | 1,080 | 329.2 | 🇬🇧 UK, Huddersfield. | 1971 | – | 1 | 1 | The Arqiva Tower, aka Emley Moor National Telecommunications Transmitter or just “Emley Moor” is a tapered reinforced concrete telecommunications tower. Emley Moor is the tallest freestanding structure in the United Kingdom and a grade 2 listed building. There’s no public access but is accessible by lift to people. One of the tallest towers in the world with an observation deck that isn’t accessible to the public. |
| 27 | Sky Tower | 1,076 | 328.0 | 🇳🇿 New Zealand, Auckland. | 1997 | – | 6 | 1 | The Sky Tower (Auckland) is a reinforced concrete telecommunications tower. The Sky Tower is the Southern Hemisphere’s tallest free-standing structure and New Zealand’s tallest man-made structure. There’s an indoor observation deck, a revolving restaurant offering NZ fine dining, a bar, and activities for thrill seekers including skywalk and bungee jumping. LED illuminations use different colors to mark special occasions and events. |
| 28 | Vilnius TV Tower | 1,071 | 326.5 | 🇱🇹 Lithuania, Vilnius. | 1980 | – | 2+? | 2 | The Vilnius TV Tower is a soviet-era concrete telecommunications tower. It’s the tallest structure in Lithuania. There are 2 observation decks, a revolving restaurant and bungee jumps for thrill seekers. A museum explains the history of this soviet-era building and its role in Lithuania’s struggle for independence. The Vilnius TV Tower is decorated with lighting to celebrate special events. |
| 29 | Saint Petersburg TV Tower | 1,070 | 326.0 | 🇷🇺 Russia, Saint Petersburg. | 1962 | – | ?? | 1 | The Saint Petersburg TV Tower is steel lattice telecommunications tower. One of the tallest towers in the world, with an observation deck, that isn’t accessible to the public. Illuminated at night. |
| 30 | Linyi Radio & TV Tower | 1,070 | 326.0 | 🇨🇳 China, Linyi. | 2010 | ?? | ?? | 1 | The Linyi Radio & TV Tower is a steel telecommunications tower. It’s the tallest structure in Linyi and Shandong region. There’s an observation deck, revolving restaurant, cinema, waxworks museum and more. The Linyi Tower has multicolored illuminations at night. In the top 30 tallest towers in the world. |
| 31 | Eiffel Tower | 984 | 300.0 | 🇫🇷 France, Paris. | 1889 | 3 | 8 | 3 | The Eiffel Tower is an iconic structure, named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, is famous throughout the world. With the addition of a TV aerial in 1957 the Eiffel Tower was the first 300m structure in the world. The Eiffel Tower was the world’s tallest structure between 1889 and 1929 when the Chrysler building was completed. There are 3 indoor and outdoor observation decks. Levels 1 and 2 are accessible by stairs with 300 steps between each level. Level 1 has a glass floor below. The top observatory is the highest observation deck, open to the public within the EU, and it’s accessible by lift. There also a staircase but it’s usually closed. |