Located a stone’s throw from Lake Ontario, this rocket-shaped concrete tower crowned with a large ball rises 533 meters (including antenna) above the economic capital of Canada.

The CN Tower is the tallest free-standing building in the world. The glass elevator reaches 346 m in less than a minute. From there, great view of Toronto and the lake.

Among the most spectacular attractions: the glass floor overlooking the void or, for thrill seekers, the Edge Walk, consisting of a hands-free walk 356 m high, along a ledge 1, 5 meters wide, hanging from a harness.

Willis Tower in Chicago

The former Sears Tower is the emblem of Chicago. Culminating at 443 m high (527 m with antennas), the Willis Tower attracts more than 1.5 million visitors each year.

For a breathtaking view of Chicago, Lake Michigan and no less than four American states, you can climb to the panoramic observation platform (in plexiglass) on the 103rd floor at almost 400 m above sea level. Please note, wait at least 1.5 hours.

Empire State Building in New York

Without doubt the most famous skyscraper in the world, and King Kong has something to do with it! Since the collapse of the World Trade Center in 2001, the Empire State Building, built in 1930, has once again become the tallest tower in Manhattan, with a height of 448 m.

Observation platform on the 86th floor, with an extraordinary view of one of the most fascinating metropolises in the world. Big crowd at sunset, but it is splendid at all hours.

For a few dollars more ($ 40 in all!), You can climb to the 102nd floor, from where you admire New York through a window, but with far fewer people around you.

Fernsehturm in Berlin

Located on Alexanderplatz, the Fernsehturm (television antenna) was the pride of East Berlin at its inauguration in 1969. Today it is one of the symbols of reunified Berlin, but also the most visited monument in the German capital, which it dominates at 365 m in height.

Its particularity: a revolving restaurant installed in a steel ball 30 m in diameter. He makes a complete rotation during a meal to allow time to admire Berlin. Reservation essential, but it’s not one of the best tables in town.

Burj Khalifa in Dubai

Splendid rocket-shaped skyscraper, it can be seen for tens of kilometers around and its point rises above the clouds when the sky is overcast. The Burj Khalifa tower is the tallest in the world: 828 meters.

Burj Khalifa is home to 160 apartment floors, 50 office floors and a luxury hotel, Armani. It served as the setting for one of the most spectacular scenes in Mission Impossible 4, with Tom Cruise. And, in the “Book of Records” series, it adjoins the world’s largest shopping center, the Dubai Mall.

Another record: the entry ticket without reservation: 400 AED, or 87 €! And almost four times cheaper (125 AED) by booking.

Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur

Day and night (even more!), These two glass and steel twin towers, connected to the 41st floor by a bridge, leave you speechless. The Petronas Towers, culminating at 451 m, are the symbol of the triumphant Malaysian tiger.

The number of tickets is limited each day and, to be able to visit the Petronas, it is advisable to book and / or arrive well before the opening of the boxes, at 8:30 am We visit the footbridge on the 41st floor and the flat -observation form on the 86th floor.

At the foot of the tower, an arch-luxury shopping center, concert and exhibition hall, as well as an esplanade decorated with an artificial lake, in a most futuristic setting.

Shanghai World Financial Center in Shanghai

The “bottle opener”, the 5th tallest tower in the world, is the emblem of the new Pudong, Chinese Manhattan. Culminating at 492 m, the Shanghai World Financial Center is distinguished by its gigantic oval hole at the top, which earned it its nickname.

On the upper level of the bottle opener is an observation platform, the highest in the world, 474 m above Shanghai. The floor is made of glass, notice to thrill seekers.

Access to the summit makes you dizzy, and not only because of its exorbitant price. With the fascinating spectacle of the new Shanghai before your eyes, you tell yourself that the 21st century will be Asian or not.

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