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New York, New York
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Completed in 1909, the Met Life Tower held the title of the world's tallest building until 1913, when it was surpassed by the Woolworth Building.
The clock face on the Met Life Tower is one of the largest in the world, measuring 26.5 feet in diameter.
The design of the Met Life Tower was inspired by the Campanile di San Marco in Venice, Italy.
The tower is a prime example of the Beaux-Arts architectural style, which was popular in the early 20th century.
The tower's top is illuminated at night, and the colors can change to commemorate different events and holidays.
Originally, the tower served as the headquarters for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.
In the early 2000s, the tower underwent a major renovation to convert it into a luxury hotel, now known as the New York Edition Hotel.
