History of the world's tallest buildings
The tallest building in the world, as of 2024, is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The title of "world's tallest building" has been held by various buildings in modern times, including the Lincoln Cathedral in Lincoln, England, and the Empire State Building and the original World Trade Center, both in New York City.
La Danta in El Mirador, Guatemala, a 72 m (236 ft) tall temple built in 300 BC.
Vimana of Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu
Kutubiyya Mosque at 77 m (253 ft)
The world's tallest buildings as of 1850
Lincoln is a cathedral city and district in Lincolnshire, England, of which it is the county town. In the 2021 Census, the Lincoln district had a population of 103,813. The 2021 census gave the urban area of Lincoln, including North Hykeham and Waddington, a recorded population of 127,540.
Clockwise from top left: Lincoln Castle; Steep Hill; Guildhall and Stonebow; St Swithin's Church; and Lincoln Cathedral
Newport Arch, a 3rd-century Roman gate
East Gate, Lincoln Castle
Coat of arms of King James I added in 1617 when the monarch visited the city for nine days