Woolworth Building as seen from City Hall Park. The building is 57-storeys high. In 1913 it was the world’s...
Skyscrapers
Photos of Skyscrapers
Photos of tall buildings commonly called skyscrapers.
Skyscrapers are tall, multistory buildings that are often used for office, residential, or mixed-use purposes. They are typically defined as buildings that are over 40 or 50 stories tall, although the exact definition can vary depending on the region.
Skyscrapers were first built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as advances in construction technology and materials made it possible to build taller and taller structures. Today, skyscrapers can be found in cities all over the world, particularly in densely populated urban areas where land is scarce and valuable.
Skyscrapers offer a number of advantages, including efficient use of space, reduced commute times for residents and employees, and a convenient location for businesses in the heart of the city. However, they also have some disadvantages, such as high costs for construction and maintenance, energy use, and potential environmental impacts.
Vancouver City Skyline Canada
Vancouver photos, Buildings, Cities, Landscape / Horizontal, SkyscrapersLooking at the Vancouver skyline in British Columbia, Canada. The unusual circular building to the left is the Vancouver...
Canada Place in Vancouver BC
Vancouver photos, Buildings, Cities, Flags, Landscape / Horizontal, SkyscrapersView of Canada Place at Burrard Inlet. This popular tourist area is home to the Vancouver Convention Centre and...
Downtown San Francisco
San Francisco photos, Buildings, Cities, Harbors, Landscape / Horizontal, SkyscrapersDowntown San Francisco refers to the central business district of San Francisco, California, which is located at the northern...
St Louis Skyline View Missouri
St Louis photos, Buildings, Cities, Landscape / Horizontal, Rivers, SkyscrapersView of the St Louis city skyline from a Eads Bridge over the Mississippi River. The bridge opened to...
Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco
San Francisco photos, Buildings, Portrait / Vertical, SkyscrapersTransamerica Pyramid reaches 260 meters (853 feet) high making it the tallest building in San Francisco. It is is...
Santamaría Bullring
Bogota photos, Buildings, Cities, Homes, Landscape / Horizontal, Skyscrapers, StadiumsPictured is the Santamaría Bullring and nearby Park Towers near Bogota’s CBD. The bullring is still used for bull...
Bogota Skyline (circa 2002)
Bogota photos, Buildings, Cities, Portrait / Vertical, Roads, SkyscrapersThe skyline of Bogotá in 2002, was a mix of old and newer architecture. Since then, the city has...
Avenida El Dorado in Bogota
Bogota photos, Buildings, Cities, Portrait / Vertical, Roads, SkyscrapersAvenida El Dorado is a major avenue in Bogotá, Colombia. It runs east to west and connects several important...
Avenida Septima in Bogota (circa 2002)
Bogota photos, Buildings, Cities, Landscape / Horizontal, Roads, SkyscrapersPictured is Avenida Septima in the Colombian city of Bogota, circa 2002. Avenida Septima in Bogotá, Colombia is a...
Ban Cafe & Banco de Occidente Buildings
Bogota photos, Buildings, Cities, Portrait / Vertical, SkyscrapersView of the Ban Cafe and Banco de Occidente buildings in Bogota (circa 2002). Both buildings were prominent structures...
Brisbane Skyline in the Year 2000
Brisbane photos, Buildings, Cities, Landscape / Horizontal, Rivers, SkyscrapersView of the Brisbane skyline and Brisbane River, circa 2000. The city offers a mix of modern architecture, parks,...
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