Why Europe Has So Few Skyscrapers

New York’s skyline is so famous you’d probably recognize it even if you’ve never been to this city before. It’s the same for Paris. But could you imagine the Eiffel Tower surrounded or even blocked by skyscrapers? It would surely lose some of its magic! La Défense district is where you’ll find skyscrapers in Paris. This way, they don’t interfere with the romantic and touristic scenery of the city.

In London, things are done a bit differently. Some of its skyscrapers have unusual shapes. One of such constructions is the Gherkin. (If you get stuck in this building, you’d really be in a pickle).