A Tale of Five Cities

Friday, 22 February 2008
While the battle rages on in Budapest about whether or not to build high rises on Csepel Island, metropolises around the globe are competing with each other to attract tourists with amazing developments that are literally scraping the skies. If a city can manage to build something that is unique and takes architecture to new heights, then visitors from all around the world are sure to come. Not sure where to go on your summer vacation? No worries. Here’s our list of the Top 5 Cities with the Most Impressive Real Estate Developments.

Number 2: Moscow, Russia
With great power comes great responsibility. Being one of the most expensive cities in the world, Moscow needs to aim high when it comes to mega - developments. And they don’t fail to live up to this task. Moscow International Business Center alone, powered the city all the way to the second place of the podium.

Contrary to its name, MIBC will combine government, business activities, living spaces and entertainment. In other words, it’s going to be a city within the city on a one square kilometer area. It will be the new home of Moscow’s city hall and city Duma (parliament), as well as the headquarters of numerous big corporations. More than 1 million square meters of office space should be enough for them.