April 7, 2025 | Miles Brucker

Trivia: Can You Name These Skyscrapers From Around The World (And The Country)


Sky-High Quiz

"How high can we build?" This question has driven creators and engineers to push boundaries. Now it's time to see how well you know these magnificent structures that dominate skylines.

Empire State Building

Desert Marvel

Which tower has a design inspired by a desert flower and contains the world's first Armani Hotel?

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The Answer 

Burj Khalifa. Standing at 2,717 feet (828 meters) in Dubai, UAE, this architectural wonder contains 163 floors and was designed by Adrian Smith. Its construction used enough concrete to equal the weight of 100,000 elephants.

high rise buildings near body of water during daytimeJeshur Jacinto, Unsplash

Eastern Economic Symbol

Before being surpassed in 2009, this Asian skyscraper held the "world's tallest" title.

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The Answer 

Taipei 101. It is located in Taiwan and can withstand typhoon winds and earthquakes thanks to its 728-ton steel pendulum. This pendulum is visible to visitors between the 87th and 92nd floors.

File:Taipei Taiwan Taipei-101-Tower-01.jpgCEphoto, Uwe Aranas, Wikimedia Commons

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Banking Behemoth

Has an umbrella-like crown structure illuminated with thousands of LED lights.

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The Answer 

Shanghai Tower. Twisting 128 stories to 2,073 feet (632 meters), this sustainable building features a double-glass facade creating nine vertical zones. Its 106 elevators travel about 67 feet per second.

File:Shanghai - Shanghai Tower - 0002.jpgStefan Fussan, Wikimedia Commons

Royal Timekeeper

A Saudi Arabian skyscraper displaying colossal clock faces.

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The Answer 

Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower. The monument was completed in 2012. It is the fourth tallest building worldwide, reaching a height of 601 meters (1,972 feet), including its spire. 

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Manhattan Marvel

This masterpiece was built during the Great Depression in just 410 days.

File:Waiting for relief checks during Great depression.jpgDorothea Lange, Wikimedia Commons

The Answer 

Empire State Building. Originally designed with a mooring mast for airships, the building survived a 1945 plane crash into its 79th floor. The same was designed by the architectural firm Shreve, Lamb & Harmon Associates.

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Twin Towers Legacy

Sands are on the site of the fallen World Trade Center, which incorporates 40,000 tons of recycled steel.

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The Answer 

One World Trade Center. At a whopping 1,776 feet (541 meters) tall, its observation deck offers 360° views from 1,250 feet. The building's prismatic glass exterior reflects changing light conditions throughout the day.

File:One World Trade Center from New York Harbor 01 (9440051011).jpgJoe Mabel (on Flickr as Joe Mabel from Seattle, US), Wikimedia Commons

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Height

Its name translates to "Golden Prosperity," reflecting its cultural importance.

Michael SteinbergMichael Steinberg, Pexels

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The Answer 

Jin Mao Tower. This structure has 88 stories above ground and three below ground. It was completed in 1999 and features a tiered design that resembles traditional Chinese pagodas with a square base.

File:Jin Mao Building-2005.JPGShizhao, Wikimedia Commons

Twisted Tower

Consists of nine sections of pentagons, each five stories high, that twist as they ascend. 

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The Answer 

Turning Torso. Apparently, the layout was inspired by Calatrava's sculpture "Twisting Torso," which represents the twisting form of a human body. The highest segment rotates 90 degrees clockwise from the base segment.

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Petronas Pride

Which twin skyscrapers are connected by a sky bridge on the 41st and 42nd floors?

File:Twin Towers-NYC.jpgCarol M. Highsmith, Wikimedia Commons

The Answer 

Petronas Towers. These buildings are about 1,483 feet tall, found in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They are made up of 88 stories of stainless steel and glass, with their base comprised of soft bedrock.

File:Petronas Towers by Day.jpgLuke Watson (Lukeaw), Wikimedia Commons

Russian Giant

Construction of this building began in 2005. It is Situated in the Moscow International Business Center, Russia.

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The Answer 

Federation Tower. Rising 1,227 feet (374 meters), this complex possesses two towers built on a common podium. Its facade uses special glass that changes color depending on the time of day and weather conditions.

File:Башня Федерация - Запад.jpgDinozaurus, Wikimedia Commons

Lotus Skyscraper

The tallest building in Guangzhou, the third tallest in China, and the eighth tallest in the world.

File:Guangzhou (6344321124).jpgkevinmcgill from Den Bosch, Netherlands, Wikimedia Commons

The Answer 

Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre. This one is also called the Chow Tai Fook Finance Centre or East Tower. It houses various functions such as offices, apartments, a hotel, and a shopping mall.

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Silent Guardian

Its facade is made of pale-colored glass inspired by traditional Korean ceramics.

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The Answer 

Lotte World Tower. Did you know this 123-floor building can withstand magnitude nine earthquakes? The tower’s glass-bottomed observation deck overlooks South Korea's capital from the 118th floor.

File:Lotte World day view 5.jpgkallerna, Wikimedia Commons


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