The skyline of New York City was tragically altered on 9/11, as terrorists brought down the twin towers of the World Trade Center. Now, almost 11 years later, a new World Trade Center (center, above) is nearing completion at ground zero, and it will inspirationally alter the skyline once again. When completed it will be the tallest tower in the U.S. and the third largest in the world.
(photo: Andy Dallos, taken from across Manhattan)