Below we show you a ranking with the 10 cities with the most skyscrapers in the world. Monstrous buildings caress the sky in these cities where modernity is the order of the day in almost all of them.
1- Hong Kong (China)
Nothing more and nothing less than 43 are the buildings that exceed 200 meters in height in Hong Kong. In addition, 30 of these have been built in the last 8 years, which gives a sample of the image of modernity that the country transmits. This population of 7 million inhabitants can also boast of having 4 of the 15 largest buildings in the world.
2- Chicago (U.S)
Chicago is the place where the skyscrapers that are built today were born. It has 19 buildings that exceed 200 meters, of which 3 are among the 20 tallest in the world. With a population of 9.5 million inhabitants, it achieves a mix between postmodern architecture and mid-century architecture that makes it one of the most beautiful cities in America.
3- Shanghai (China)
It is the most important city in the country. It has 25 of the largest skyscrapers in the world and is shown as an example of modern architecture. Oriental Pearl TV, 468 meters high, is the largest building in a city with 13.2 million inhabitants.
4- New York (U.S)
47 of the largest skyscrapers in the world are located in this emblematic North American city. This makes it the city with the largest number of buildings that exceed 200 meters in the world. With 21 million inhabitants, architectural styles are mixed as well as the origin of the people who live there.
5- Tokyo (Japan)
It is the most populous city in the world with 31 million inhabitants. It has 15 buildings among the tallest in the world but its height restrictions prevent it from continuing to grow high. The lighting in the buildings is spectacular.
6- Singapore (Singapore)
Perfectly planned city with 8 buildings over 200 meters high. The legal height limit is 280 meters and all buildings are painted in a light color. Has an estimated population of 3.9 million residents.
7- Toronto (Canada)
It has 7 buildings that exceed 200 meters, among which we find the CN Tower 553 meters high. The city has just over 5 million inhabitants.
8- Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
Despite having "only" 1.5 million inhabitants, it has 3 of the 25 largest buildings in the world. The Petronas Towers are without a doubt the most iconic buildings in the country.
9- Shenzhen (China)
It has 13 buildings that exceed 200 meters, including Shung Hing Square, the eighth largest building in the world. The population is 4.2 million inhabitants.
10- Seoul (South Korea)
With 10 skyscrapers perfectly distributed throughout the city, the 21 million inhabitants who live in the capital of South Korea see how large buildings mix with the most humble residential neighborhoods.
Top 10 Cities with MOST Skyscrapers | 2020 (April 2024)
- Hong Kong, Toronto
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