FX.co ★ 7 most spectacular illuminated buildings worldwide

Petronas Towers

The Petronas Towers are one of the main symbols of the Malaysian capital. Notably, the two skyscrapers with a height of 451.9 m are located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. These giant towers look especially impressive at night when the lights turn on. Heavy-duty searchlights, which are placed between the spires, make the buildings visually longer, and the luminous elements on the facades turn the structures into huge light pillars. Such bright lighting is necessary for safety. Skyscrapers are clearly visible to planes flying over the city.

Burj Khalifa

Nowadays, this 163-story skyscraper is the main attraction of Dubai. More than 2.5 million tourists visit its observation decks every year. This is not surprising as the Burj Khalifa is considered not only the tallest building in the world but also one of the most spectacular structures. On top of that, it is famous for its laser show. The facade of the building is equipped with more than 70,000 LED panels that can shine like Christmas lights or project various images.

Helix Bridge

This pedestrian bridge, located in the center of Singapore, is one of the most unusual bridges in the world. This landmark has a distinctive double helix structure inspired by the geometric arrangement of DNA. Its name speaks for itself. At night, the bridge looks really spectacular. It is illuminated by a series of neon lights that highlight the double-helix structure. It creates a special visual experience for the visitors as if they jump forward in time.

Mohammed VI Bridge

This road bridge, named after the reigning King of Morocco, is the longest cable-stayed bridge in all of Africa. Its length is 950 m. However, this is not the only unique feature of this structure. The bridge provides the perfect support for the Philips LED lighting system. It illuminates the bridge’s cables and pillars high above the roadway. The LED lights change up to 16 million colors and create a fantastic light show.

Agbar Tower

Barcelona residents are very proud of Antonio Gaudi’s architectural heritage. However, they are wary of modern buildings. Perhaps this was the reason why they detested the Agbar Tower. Built in 2005, the skyscraper is an enormous bullet-shaped cylinder. Initially, its construction caused great indignation in society. However, later, when the Agbar Tower had a luxurious illumination, critics had to take their words back. Nearly 4,500 LED lights are installed on the facade of the building, which turns the skyscraper into the most spectacular city landmark every evening.

London Eye

In 1999, the largest Ferris wheel in Europe was opened in London to celebrate the changing of the millennium. However, until 2005, the attraction was not particularly popular with either locals or tourists. The London Eye won luster with the public after its reconstruction in 2005. Back them. a decorative LED lighting system was installed to make it more prominent after dark. Today, it is one of the most fascinating attractions of the capital. More than 10,000 people visit it every day.

Sheraton Huzhou Resort

The 27-storey Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort, located on the shore of the Chinese Taihu Lake, has a unique ring shape. Some people dub it the "horseshoe hotel". The building is visually attractive but at night it becomes even more magnificent. Thanks to the installed LED lighting system, the entire structure is lit up by both its interior and exterior lighting. The reflection of the illuminated hotel in the lake resembles an eight, which is considered a symbol of infinity.