Towers of the World

 I love looking at skyscrapers. Im fascinated by their presence that dominates the skyline.
It symbolises a vision of reaching up the sky.

  Last  year Id been lucky  to have seen most of the tallest towers in the world.

It was really an awe inspiring architectural experience as I scrutinize the facade on each structure Ive visited.

Petronas  Towers of Kuala Lumpur are twin skyscrapers in Malaysia.  They were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004 and remain the tallest twin towers in the world.

Burj Khalifa located in Dubai is the tallest building in the world since it opened in January 4, 2010. Its height is 2,716.5 feet or 828 meters. This is considered to be one of the most marvelous piece of architecture made by man. Its outdoor observation deck is at the 124th floor.

Taipei 101 is Taiwan's landmark skyscraper is the worlds tallest in 2004 at 509 meters height.  An icon of green building worldwide.

 The facade of green tainted glass and aluminum panels with ribbon like design is so unique.

I have read that  Taipei 101 which is on the 2nd spot now will be in the 20th place by year 2020.

 Tokyo Skytree is the third tallest  in the world at 624 meters.. It is a broadcasting, restaurant and observation tower. It is the tallest and most striking structure dominating Tokyo skyline. Despite being earthquake prone they were able to build this gigantic structure.

Tokyo Skytree  Tower

Namsan  Seoul Tower, the last tower i've visited before the year ended.  Not on the top list but stillhigh because it is nestled on top of the mountain in the middle of the city. At 236 m, it marks the highest point in Seoul. Somewhat different because of Kingkong hugging the body of the tower. This is Seoul's number one tourist attraction.

The famous "Locks of Love"  is located  on the 2nd floor of the Plaza, at the roof terrace. People hang locks that symbolize eternal love.
 

 
The irony of a towers and buildings. Sometimes you're the tallest and grandest of them all and before you knew it another one takes  your place.  Iconic structures are sure to rise across the globe in the next decades as a symbol of power.

Each one is unique and  has a beauty of its own. The engineering and architectural wonders on how they were built is something I could just marvel in amazement.