In 2009, this Dubai skyscraper, center piece of a large-scale, mixed-use development surpassed Taipei 101, topping out at 2,722 feet. It was built because of the government's decision to diversify from an oil-based economy and as a way for Dubai to gain international recognition.

"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free..." America's preeminent symbol of freedom and for many, a welcoming hostess to immigrants arriving by sea.

For art aficionados and casual tourists alike, a visit to London is not complete without a trip to Britain's national museum of modern and contemporary art.

Originally known as Empire Stadium, it served as the focal point of English football from 1923 until it was demolished in 2003 to make way for the current structure. Built on the same hallowed grounds as the original, the venue reopened in 2007 and currently hosts football, rugby, American football, and music events.

The Madison Square Garden renovation, complete in 2013 brought the fifty-year-old arena into the 21st Century. Also called MSG, the Garden and even the World’s Most Famous Arena, it is now ready to host the modern sport enthusiast.

One of the most popular venues down under, the Sydney Opera House has more than 10.9 million visitors annually. Inspired by nature, the shell shaped-roof design required many years and iterations before the architect realized the solution was spherical geometry.

Firmly entrenched in the Isle of Dogs, Canary Wharf is one of the main financial centers of the United Kingdom and the world, containing many of their tallest buildings, including the second-tallest in the UK, One Canada Square.

Debuting in 1962 for the World's Fair, and inspired by humanity's Space Age aspirations, this iconic landmark offers undisputedly breathtaking views of the Emerald City, becoming one of the most photographed structures in the world.

Another distinct London landmark, it was designed as a spire-like sculpture emerging from the River Thames. With an original vertical city-like vision, it provides the highest and most unparalleled 360-degree views for up to 40 miles.

Also known as the East Tower is a 1,739-foot tall mixed-use skyscraper which was completed in October 2016. It is the tallest building in Guangzhou, the third-tallest in China, and the seventh-tallest in the world.

Celebrating New Year's Eve in style, the construction of Taipei 101 was officially completed on December 31, 2004. It exceeded the Petronas Towers as the tallest building in the world, owning the distinction for more than four years.