How tall is the Taj Mahal?

The Taj Mahal reaches 73 m (240 ft) from base to central dome finial.

Keep the starting point and the endpoint with the number: roof, spire and tip are three different heights. Outlines are symbols, not to scale.

What the Taj Mahal’s height measures

Leshan Giant Buddha: 71 m (233 ft). The Taj Mahal is taller than the Leshan Giant Buddha by 2 m (7 ft).
Notre Dame Cathedral Facade: 69 m (226 ft). The Taj Mahal is taller than Notre Dame Cathedral Facade by 4 m (13 ft).
Angkor Wat Main Tower: 65 m (213 ft). The Taj Mahal is taller than Angkor Wat Main Tower by 8 m (26 ft).

The endpoint matters: a roof, architectural tip and antenna can give different heights for the same structure. Use the named endpoint when comparing another landmark.

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Published height

73 m (240 ft)

The Taj Mahal reaches 73 m (240 ft) from base to central dome finial.

Source: Wikipedia

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The Taj Mahal, 73 m (240 ft), drawn to scale beside the Leshan Giant Buddha, 71 m (233 ft)