This is a list of tallest freestanding structures in the world past and present. To be freestanding a structure must not be supported by
guy wires
A guy-wire, guy-line, guy-rope, or stay, also called simply a guy, is a tensioned cable designed to add stability to a free-standing structure. They are used commonly for ship masts, radio masts, wind turbines, utility poles, and tents. A thi ...
, the sea or other types of support. It therefore does not include
guyed masts,
partially guyed tower
A guyed mast or guyed tower is a tall thin vertical structure that depends on guy lines (diagonal tensioned cables attached to the ground) for stability. The mast itself has the compressive strength to support its own weight, but does not h ...
s and
drilling platforms but does include
towers,
skyscraper
A skyscraper is a tall continuously habitable building having multiple floors. Modern sources currently define skyscrapers as being at least or in height, though there is no universally accepted definition. Skyscrapers are very tall high-ris ...
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pinnacle
A pinnacle is an architectural element originally forming the cap or crown of a buttress or small turret, but afterwards used on parapets at the corners of towers and in many other situations. The pinnacle looks like a small spire. It was mainly ...
height) and
chimney
A chimney is an architectural ventilation structure made of masonry, clay or metal that isolates hot toxic exhaust gases or smoke produced by a boiler, stove, furnace, incinerator, or fireplace from human living areas. Chimneys are typic ...
s.
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Freestanding structures (past or present) over
* indicates a structure
A structure is an arrangement and organization of interrelated elements in a material object or system, or the object or system so organized. Material structures include man-made objects such as buildings and machines and natural objects such as ...
that is no longer standing.
* For all structures the pinnacle height is given, so the height of skyscrapers may be different from the values at List of tallest buildings in the world.
* Structures under construction are included in main list if its current height is over .
Other freestanding structures (past or present): between and
Timeline of world's tallest freestanding structures
See also
* List of tallest structures by country
This is a list of the tallest completed buildings, towers and other structures by country. The list includes the tallest buildings and structures for each country, and, where appropriate, it also points to more detailed country-specific lists.
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* List of tallest demolished freestanding structures
* List of tallest towers
* List of tallest chimneys
* List of tallest buildings and structures
* List of tallest freestanding steel structures
* List of cities with the most skyscrapers
* Lattice tower
References
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Lists of tallest structures, Freestanding
Lists of construction records