3 Skyscrapers You Must See Before You Die

3 Skyscrapers You Must See Before You Die

While some tourists travel in order to visit amazing natural landscapes, unique ruins or charming little villages, a new form of tourism is starting to form. It is fueled mainly by the latest revolutionary skyscrapers, modern architecture and imposing, structures.

Skyscrapers are taller than ever before while also incorporating architectural elements and energy efficient techniques that transform them into artistic elements, worthy of their own form of tourism.

So without further ado, here are the 3 skyscrapers you simply must visit before you die:

Burj Khalifa – Dubai

One of the most recognizable skyscrapers in the world, the Burj Khalifa is also the tallest. Employing the latest in revolutionary building techniques, this amazing structure thrones the impressive Dubai skyline sitting more than half a mile above ground. The innovative shape of the building gave it its own character and world wide recognition almost instantly.

One World Trade Center – New York

The tallest building in the western hemisphere, One World Trade Center is more than just a building. It is a symbol of New York and the United States’ ability to heal and overcome the 9/11 attacks as well as the recent financial crisis.

The Shard

One of London’s most recent and dramatic buildings, the Shard changed the way the world views London, taking it from charming European city to world leader in modern architecture, basically overnight.

Posted by Sophia Andrews on Sunday May 11 2014, 3:11 AM EST. Ref: USA Today. Link. All trademarks acknowledged. Filed under Featured News, Travel. Comments and Trackbacks closed. Follow responses: RSS 2.0