Updated: 04/07/2012 09:29 | By Tamara Hinson, contributor, MSN Travel
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Church of Suurhusen, Germany
Thought this was an obvious one? Think again because it's not the Leaning Tower of Pisa: it's actually the Church of Suurhusen, a red brick church hidden away in a tiny German village. The church's pastor, Frank Wessels, successfully applied for the record in 2007 and since then, over 60,000 people have visited.

The tower's wonkiness is largely due to the steeple, which has a 5.1 degree tilt. The leaning tower of Pisa, by comparison, manages a paltry 3.99 degree tilt.

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R. M. (RAMBUMTIOUS)
05/07/2012 03:41
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No one's doing any hiding here, everyone knows we're broke it's no secret that the labour party systematically buried us in debt from being in the black when Tony B. won his first election right through to when they left, it's pretty much a cycle; Tighten your belt with Margaret Thatcher, then blow it all with the Labour lot who haven't got a clue. Now we're tightening our belts again and after years of fixing this massive debt the country will have had enough of the pain just as the tanks are reaching full again and just in time to buoy up the Labour party for a couple of terms. How about some consistency this time stick with the savers rather than switching back to the spenders, let the Tories do some spending for a change - more wisely! In about 15 years time when Labour would normally be doing it. Otherwise it gets so repetitive and a waste of effort, not to mention unfair. That's why we are in such a deep mess, the gen' elec before last, the Tories didn't even bother to try and win, you could see them just thinking; "Let them bury themselves" and they did! Now who picks up the mess as always! How tall is this Shard. I must read on. What's the 2nd tallest in Europe then?
Someone
05/07/2012 08:46
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Hate to be the person who has to clean the windows.
Tom Dachtler
05/07/2012 09:21
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According to this the most expensive building in Europe is Wembley stadium at just under £1 billion when above thay state Westfield Stratford City cost £1.45 billion. I think someone needs to learn how to count.
Fester Addams
05/07/2012 02:49
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Throughout history struggling economies have hidden behind massive building projects.
simon green
05/07/2012 02:29
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Who gives a ****...........What a waste of money
brian curtis (Balance0)
05/07/2012 09:59
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It doesn't have a fully retractable roof, we paid enormous amounts of money for a roof that doesn't fill any useful function. The incompetence of those in charge is there for all to see.
Garry Fielding (GarryRF)
05/07/2012 09:48
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How much to build the Stadium ? How much to feed the snouts in the trough ?

An outrageous price for an obvious reason.

 

kathryn garrett
05/07/2012 08:04
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i love it , can't w8 to go up to the top (when the viewing platform opens)to take in the breath taking view of my favourite city and surrounding country , hope in its good weather when i do lol
S yd
05/07/2012 11:15
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It's so tall, I can't see the point.
Stephen Hill (Steve H 2010)
05/07/2012 10:50
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The cost Wembley stadium is shocking. Europe most expensive building! Paid waaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyy​yyy too much for that one.

Norman Watson (Norwat)
05/07/2012 05:24
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R. M. 007 (RAMBUMTIOUS) - You are so comprehensively RIGHT! However, the true, depressing, prospect is that the 'chattering classes' will fall for another Tony ("I'm all right - I got my Iraqui Pension") Blair type when they feel that their pockets are full again. History is cyclical and the lemming instincts of the British population are incurable. We will rebuild the country through another Parliament and then we will be on another champagne socialist spending spree.
James Brown
05/07/2012 08:20
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I think they could have done a better job with the spire.. looks messy to me
Howard Walker (hswalker)
05/07/2012 10:30
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If Westfield counts as a building it should also be most expensive as it cost £1.45 billion compared to £1 billion for Wembley
William Reeve (London Property Person)
05/07/2012 09:40
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Looks fantastic, but isn't it a throwback to America in the 20th Century boasting that their erection was bigger than others.Let's hope London is more original in future than just building the tallest building.

MAURICIO GARCIA USTOA
05/07/2012 09:19
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HORRIBLE DESIGN, IT SPOILS (MORE) LONDON'S URBAN LANDSCAPE.

UNFORTUNATELY THE U.K. IS SO AMERICANIZED THAT IS  A REQUIREMENT TO COPY USA AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.

Nick Realistic (MrRealistic....)
05/07/2012 08:11
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What would complete that building.....would be the politician who thought it would be a good time to waste money building it.............hangi​ng by his/her neck from the highest shard !.
Jameel Aslam JASLAM
05/07/2012 10:56
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How can the stadium be the most expensive when Westfield cost  £1.45b? I'm pretty sure it just said Wembley Stadium cost just under £1b?
FAIL

Someone (Davecan)
05/07/2012 08:40
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Wembley doesn't have a retractable roof , it was not added to save cost.
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