In 2004, Taipei 101 (formerly known as Taipei World Financial Centre) was declared the tallest building in the world.
101 floors high, it stands high above the rest of the buildings in Taiwan’s capital, and, pollution depending, can be visible for miles. Ironically the building itself is considered on the of greenest buildings in the world, and is even LEED Platinum certified.
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Taipei 101 lost it’s ‘tallest building’ crown to the Burj Khalifa, Dubai in 2009, and as of 2023, Taipei 101 is ranked as the 11th tallest building on earth, but it’s still well worth a visit!