Towers 

 Eiffel Tower 

Why is the Eiffel Tower famous for?

 Since it was built and opened to the public in 1889, the Eiffel Tower instantly gained an international fame, as it was then the tallest building in the world. Its peculiar iron silhouette instantly traveled across the world in the newspapers.

What is inside of the Eiffel Tower?

The Eiffel Tower includes the Esplanade and three levels – the first floor, second floor, and the summit. There are a couple of restaurants, a few eateries, a champagne bar, museum exhibits, a children's play area, souvenir shops, Gustave Eiffel's office, and an observation deck offering panoramic views of Paris.

How old is the Eiffel Tower today?

136 years old.

 Leaning Tower of Pisa 

Why the Tower of Pisa is leaning?

It became apparent that the Leaning Tower of Pisa was leaning in the late 1170s, after completion of the first three of the tower's planned eight stories. The leaning was caused by the uneven settling of the building's foundations in the soft ground.

Why is the Leaning Tower of Pisa so famous?

The leaning tower of Pisa is the freestanding bell tower of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa. Famous for its unintended tilt, the 56m tower took nearly 200 years to build.

How old is Pisa Tower?

850.

5 Reasons Why the Leaning Tower of Pisa Is a Perfect ...

The Leaning Tower of Pisa's construction commenced in the 12th Century and was not complete until the 14th Century. If you start counting the age of the Leaning Tower of Pisa from the time construction began in 1173, it will be exactly 850 years old in 2023.

 Space Needle Tower

Why is the Space Needle famous

Since its grand opening on April 21, 1962, the landmark continues to symbolize the innovative and forward-thinking spirit of Seattle. Located at Seattle Center, the Space Needle stands at 605 feet tall and is one of the most photographed structures in the world.

Space Needle height

605 feet tall

The Space Needle stands at 605 feet tall. The Space Needle offers 360-degree views from its three main viewing areas – an indoor observation deck and open-air viewing area located at 520 feet, and an observation level featuring a revolving glass floor located 500 feet above ground.

What is the purpose of the Space Needle?

The result was the Space Needle, a futuristic 184-metre-tall observation tower. The goal was to showcase the scenic beauty of the region, symbolise and dramatise Space Age architecture with its “flying saucer” motif, and prove commercially viable with the first free-standing revolving restaurant in the world.

Burj Khalifa tower

How many floors is the Burj Khalifa?

163
Building with most floors: 163 (previously World Trade Center – 110) World's highest elevator installation (situated inside a rod at the very top of the building) World's longest travel distance elevators: 504 m (1,654 ft).

How much is a room in Burj Khalifa?

A stay at Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa comes with a sky-high price tag, with nightly rates starting around $650 but going well over $10,000 for lavish multi-room suites. While expensive, the unparalleled views and luxury amenities provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience befitting the world's tallest building.

How long will Burj Khalifa last?

Ones concrete can sustain 25 megapascals. Despite all this, the Burj khalifa's concrete only has a life expectancy. of about 100 years. 

Petronas Tower

What is special about Petronas Towers?

At 1,483 ft, the towers were the first buildings outside the United States to claim the title of the world's tallest, succeeding the 1,450-feet-high Willis Tower in Chicago. They remain the world's tallest twin towers.

Who designed Petronas Twin Towers?

The Twin Towers, built to house the headquarters of Petronas, the national petroleum company of Malaysia, were designed by the Argentine-born American architect Cesar Pelli; they were completed in 1998.

How many floor is Petronas tower?

88 floors.

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