United States
Empire State Building
Welcome to New York City! The Empire State Building is a towering skyscraper that was once the tallest building in the entire world.
Why is it famous?
It was the tallest building on Earth for more than 40 years after it opened in 1931.
It has starred in countless movies and is one of the most photographed buildings in the world.
How was it built?
Around 3,500 workers built it at an incredible pace, sometimes finishing a whole floor in just one day.
The entire 102-story building was constructed in only about 410 days, from start to finish.
Amazing facts
It stands 1,454 feet tall, including its antenna, with 102 floors.
There are 1,860 steps from the ground floor all the way to the top.
Quick facts
- It stands 1,454 feet tall, including its antenna, with 102 floors.
- There are 1,860 steps from the ground floor all the way to the top.
- About 3.5 million visitors ride up to its observation decks every year.
- Lightning strikes the building around 23 times a year!