Top Most Iconic Skyscrapers around the World

Empire State

Although no longer the tallest skyscraper in the world, the Empire State Building is still the most famous one and is featured in many movies, including the classic King Kong. For over 40 years it stood as the world’s tallest building until it was eclipsed by the WTC towers in 1972. The building’s opening in 1931 coincided with the Great Depression, and as a result much of its office space went unrented.The building would not become profitable until 1950. The Empire State Building has one of the most popular outdoor observatories in the world offering impressive 360-degree views of New York City.