These structures demonstrate engineering and architectural innovation. The locations include the world's tallest buildings, longest bridges, and fastest roller coasters. Features include the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, and Millau Viaduct in France.
Sochi, Russia
This suspension bridge spans 439 meters between mountain peaks at 2,320 meters elevation, with glass floor panels offering views to the valley.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This 828-meter skyscraper contains 163 floors and was completed in 2010. The observation deck is located on the 148th floor.
Toronto, Canada
The 553-meter television tower features a revolving restaurant at 351 meters and an observation platform with glass floor panels.
Seattle, United States
This 184-meter observation tower was built in 1962 and features a rotating restaurant and an observation deck with glass floor panels.
Pisa, Italy
The eight-story marble bell tower stands at a 3.97-degree angle toward the south.
Millau, France
The cable-stayed bridge spans the Tarn River valley at a height of 336.4 meters.
Jackson, New Jersey, USA
This steel roller coaster reaches a height of 139 meters and a speed of 206 kilometers per hour.
Paris, France
The 324-meter iron tower was constructed in 1889 for the World Exhibition and represents French engineering.
Fujiyoshida, Japan
The park features four major roller coasters with steep drops and fast turns in the shadow of Mount Fuji.
Tokyo, Japan
The 634-meter tower contains broadcast facilities, two observation decks and a shopping center at its base.
Santa Clarita, California, USA
The theme park offers 19 roller coasters on 260 acres of land with various speeds and heights.
Castelnuovo del Garda, Verona, Italy
The park includes 32 rides, seven themed areas and an aquarium across 45 hectares of land.
Taipei, Taiwan
The 508-meter skyscraper features 101 floors and a tuned mass damper system to counter earthquakes.
Canberra, Australia
A light installation with a precise roof aperture for observing the sky and atmospheric conditions.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
A 185-meter observation tower with restaurants and a rotating viewing platform across multiple levels.
Galveston, Texas, USA
A 340-meter entertainment pier over the Gulf of Mexico featuring 16 mechanical rides and entertainment offerings.
New York, USA
A 541-meter skyscraper with 94 floors that replaced the World Trade Center and stands as a symbol of rebuilding.
Hamilton, USA
A granite block with scientific texts carved into it, established in 1949 to promote research into gravitational forces.
Moscow, Russia
A 540-meter television tower completed in 1967, which stands as the tallest freestanding structure in Europe.
Shanghai, China
This 632-meter tall building contains offices, retail space and a hotel across 128 floors with a glass facade that twists as it rises.
New Delhi, India
This Bahai house of worship features 27 white marble petals arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides, representing unity of all religions.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Standing at 452 meters, these steel and glass structures combine Islamic geometric patterns with modern engineering, connected by a sky bridge on the 41st floor.
St. Louis, United States
This stainless steel monument reaches 192 meters in height and spans 192 meters at its base, representing the expansion of the United States westward.
London, United Kingdom
This glass tower rises 310 meters above London with 72 floors of offices, restaurants, apartments and observation galleries offering views across the city.
Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast
This religious building features a 158-meter-high dome constructed from steel and concrete. The structure stands as the largest Christian church in the world.
Aarhus, Denmark
This wooden circular structure extends 60 meters into the water. The walking path forms a complete circle with a diameter of 40 meters.
Singapore
This complex contains three 55-story hotel towers connected by a 340-meter platform. The rooftop features a 150-meter swimming pool at 200 meters height.
Florence, Italy
This medieval stone bridge spans the Arno River. The structure contains two levels of buildings, with jewelry stores on the ground floor since 1593.
Guangzhou, China
The 600-meter tall structure has a glass exterior with LED lights that change colors. The tower rotates slightly at each level.
Saint Petersburg, Russia
This 462-meter skyscraper has 87 floors with a spiral design that reduces wind loads. The foundation reaches 82 meters deep.
Normandy, France
This granite island rises 80 meters above sea level. The abbey sits atop rock formations with ramparts and construction dating from 708 CE.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
The construction aims to reach 1000 meters in height with 167 floors. The triangular footprint and sloped exterior walls minimize wind forces.