Love or loathe them, skyscrapers are shooting up at a rapid pace in cities around the world. They're a symbol of humankind’s ambition and are used as a signal of economic dynamism in developing urban centres. They’re also a brilliant way to get a new perspective on a place. Here we look at the world’s super-tall buildings with summits accessible to the public.

Click through the gallery to discover the world's highest and most amazing observation decks...