Ryugyong Hotel, Glass pyramid hotel in Pyongyang, North Korea
The 105-floor glass structure rises 323 meters into the sky with three angular wings meeting at the top of the building.
Construction of this massive development started in 1987 but halted in 1992 after the dissolution of the Soviet Union caused economic difficulties.
The name Ryugyong derives from an ancient designation for Pyongyang, translating to capital of willows in the Korean language.
The building remains incomplete and closed to visitors, despite plans for 3,000 rooms, shopping areas, and restaurants with panoramic views.
The Egyptian company Orascom Group installed glass panels across the exterior in 2008, transforming the concrete shell into a reflective surface.
Location: Pyongyang
Architects: Baikdoosan Architects & Engineers
Architectural style: neo-futurism
Floors above the ground: 105
Height: 323 m
Address: 대보동
GPS coordinates: 39.03667,125.73083
Latest update: May 31, 2025 01:30
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