List of tallest freestanding structures in the world Timeline of world's tallest freestanding structures Timeline of world's tallest freestanding structures

| Name_ | Country | Town | Height_metres_ft | Structural_type | Held_record | Notes_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nikolai | Germany | Hamburg | 147.3 / 483 | Church | 1874–1876 | Due to aerial bombing in World War II the nave was demolished; only the spire remains. |
| Notre-Dame Cathedral | France | Rouen | 151 / 500 | Church | 1876–1880 |  |
| Cologne Cathedral | Germany | Cologne | 157.4 / 516 | Church | 1880–1884 |  |
| Washington Monument | United States | Washington, D.C. | 169.3 / 555 | Monument | 1884–1889 |  |
| Eiffel Tower | France | Paris | 300.6 / 986 | Tower | 1889–1930 | Currently stands at a height of 324 metres (1,063 ft). |
| Chrysler Building | United States | New York City | 319 / 1,046 | Skyscraper | 1930–1931 |  |
| Empire State Building | United States | New York City | 448 / 1,472 | Skyscraper | 1931–1967 |  |
| Ostankino Tower | Russia | Moscow | 540 / 1,772 | Tower | 1967–1976 |  |
| CN Tower | Canada | Toronto | 553 / 1,815 | Tower | 1976–2007 |  |
| Burj Khalifa | United Arab Emirates | Dubai | 829.8 / 2,722 | Skyscraper | 2007–present | Topped-out on 17 January 2009 |