The Chicago skyline is as iconic to the Windy City as deep-dish pizza, the Bean, and baseball. The postcard-perfect view that everyone loves is actually curated to look as good as it does. No building gets to be part of this collection without strict approval.

Some of the most well-known buildings in the nation are found in downtown Chicago. Scroll on to learn more about this gorgeous skyline that locals and visitors adore.

Four of America's tallest buildings are found in the Chicago skyline and include the Willis Tower, the John Hancock Building, Trump Tower, and the Aon Center.
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In fact, the first skyscraper in the world was constructed in Chicago in 1885. The Home Insurance Building was built right after the Great Chicago Fire and was an example of the new modern way of architecture.
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The tallest building in Chicago's skyline is the Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, and it stands 1,450 feet tall and contains 110 stories.
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It was built in 1974 and is the third tallest building in the United States.

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The most popular views of the skyline are found at Adler Planetarium, Navy Pier, Montrose Point, and driving east on the Kennedy.
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The Chicago skyline looks exceptional at night too. The buildings each glow in their own unique way that adds to the design of the city.
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The skyline is being added to all the time but new buildings must be approved by a special board that ensures the layout of the skyline is still aesthetically pleasing.
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While many skylines are packed full of buildings, the one that makes Chicago recognizable is very enjoyable to look at for its design.
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The best thing about the Chicago skyline is that it’s right on Lake Michigan. For more like this, check out what sunrise over this lake looks like in five photos.

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