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The Burj Khalifa contains 6,210 miles (10,000 km) of steel and is covered in 26,000 glass panels.

530 ft (161.5 m) Minster , 1890
Cathedrals were the tallest buildings until the 20th century.
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516 ft (157 m) Cologne Cathedral, 1880 The Burj is nearly twice as tall as the Empire State Building.

to 530 ft (161.5 m) and contains 768 steps. Ulm Minster is the tallest church in the world. Its steeple rises 524 ft 489 ft (160 m) (149 m) Lincoln Cathedral, 1300 Cathedral, 1200 There are 1,860 steps to the 102nd (top) floor of the Empire State Building.

Express elevator to the Old St. Paul’s 124th floor How tall is the tallest building? The Burj Khalifa in Dubai stands 2,716 ft (828 m) high. It has 163 floors, used for homes,

FAST FACTS The Burj Khalifa has the longest elevator ride. You can go from the lower ground floor to the 124th floor at a speed of 22.5 mph (36 kph). offices, and a hotel.

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