Humans have always been fascinated with building tall structures, and as technology has advanced, so have our capabilities. Here are the top ten highest structures in the world, ranked by height.
This skyscraper in Dubai is currently the tallest structure in the world, standing at 828 meters (2,717 feet) tall.
This broadcasting and observation tower in Tokyo is the second-tallest structure in the world, with a height of 634 meters (2,080 feet).
This skyscraper in Shanghai is the third-tallest structure in the world, with a height of 632 meters (2,073 feet).
This clock tower in Mecca is the fourth-tallest structure in the world, with a height of 601 meters (1,971 feet).
This skyscraper in Shenzhen is the fifth-tallest structure in the world, with a height of 599 meters (1,965 feet).
This skyscraper in Seoul is the sixth-tallest structure in the world, with a height of 555 meters (1,819 feet).
This skyscraper in New York City is the seventh-tallest structure in the world, with a height of 541 meters (1,776 feet).
This skyscraper in Guangzhou is the eighth-tallest structure in the world, with a height of 530 meters (1,739 feet).
This skyscraper in Tianjin is the ninth-tallest structure in the world, with a height of 530 meters (1,739 feet).
This skyscraper in Beijing is the tenth-tallest structure in the world, with a height of 528 meters (1,732 feet).