As of 2026-08-21, Gateway Arch tops the list with 192 m.
- #1 Gateway Arch — 192 m
monument in St. Louis, Missouri
The Gateway Arch is a 630-foot-tall (192 m) monument in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Clad in stainless steel and built in the form of a weighted catenary arch, it is the world's tallest arch and Missouri's tallest accessible structure. Some sources consider it the tallest human-made monument in the Western Hemisphere. Built as a monument to the westward expansion of the United States and officially dedicated to "the American people", the Arch, commonly referred to as "The Gateway to the... Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #2 Monument to the Constitution — 185 m
monument in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Monument to the Turkmenistan Constitution is a monument located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Its height of 185 meters makes it the second-tallest building in Turkmenistan. The monument is decorated with marble. Built to honor the 20th anniversary of the Constitution of Turkmenistan, it was constructed between 2008 and 2011 on the Archabil avenue, by the Turkish construction company Polimeks. Inside the complex is a museum, a conference room, a library, a gift shop and a cafeteria. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #3 San Jacinto Monument — 173 m
masonry column in Harris County, Texas, U.S
The San Jacinto Monument is a 567.31-foot-high (172.92-meter) column located on the Houston Ship Channel in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, about 16 miles due east of downtown Houston. The octagonal Art Deco spire is topped with a 34-foot (10 m), 220-ton Lone Star – the symbol of Texas. The memorial commemorates the site of the Battle of San Jacinto, the decisive engagement of the Texas Revolution. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #4 Victory Monument — 142 m
monument in Moscow, Russia
source Wikidata - #5 Spire of Dublin — 121 m
monument in Dublin, Ireland
The Spire of Dublin, alternatively titled the Millennium Spire or the Monument of Light, is a large, stainless steel, pin-like monument 120 metres (390 ft) in height, located on the site of the former Nelson's Pillar on O'Connell Street, the main thoroughfare of Dublin, Ireland. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #6 Independence Monument, Ashgabat — 118 m
monument in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
The "Independence Monument" is a monument located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The design of this building was inspired by traditional Turkmen tents and the traditional headgear worn by Turkmen girls. Elements of the building commemorate the independence date of Turkmenistan, 27 September. These elements include a 91-metre (299 ft) reinforced concrete tower with a 27-metre (89 ft) high golden gilt steel construction on top of the tower, along with an observation terrace with a diameter of 10... Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #7 Monument to the Conquerors of Space — 110 m
monument in Moscow, Russia
The Monument to the Conquerors of Space is a giant obelisk in Moscow built in 1964 to celebrate achievements of the Soviet people in space exploration. It depicts a starting rocket that rises on its exhaust plume. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #8 Bayterek — 105 m
monument in Astana, Kazachstan
Baiterek is a monument and observation tower in Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan. A tourist attraction popular with foreign visitors and Kazakhs, it is emblematic of the city, which became capital of the country in 1997. The tower is located on Nurjol Boulevard, and is considered a symbol of post-independence Kazakhstan. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #9 Murcia's Cathedral — 95 m
cultural property in Murcia, Spain
The Cathedral Church of Saint Mary in Murcia, commonly called the Cathedral of Murcia, is a Catholic church in the city of Murcia, Spain. It is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cartagena. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #10 Salamanca New Cathedral — 92 m
cathedral of Salamanca, Spain
The Catedral de la Asunción de la Virgen, popularly known as New Cathedral is, together with the Old Cathedral, one of the two cathedrals of Salamanca, Castile and León, Spain. It is the seat of the diocese of Salamanca. It was constructed between 1533 and 1733 mixing late Gothic, Plateresque and Baroque styles. It was commissioned by Ferdinand V of Castile. It is one of the largest cathedrals in Spain in size and its bell tower, at 92 meters high, is also one of the tallest. Read more on Wikipedia.
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