See, the thing about giant man-made structures is that they’re often made with metal, making them easy target practice for ol’ Zeus. Savvy builders put lightning rods on top of their constructions to prevent fire and electrocution, so instead of severe injury, we end up with some pretty electrifying photo opportunities. Here are some of the most amazing shots of buildings getting hit by bolts.
CN Tower
The Vatican
Eiffel Tower
Burj Khalifa
Bay Bridge
Willis Tower
Photo: Business Insider
Statue of Liberty
Space Needle
Empire State Building
Q1 Tower
Blue Water Bridge
Photo: imgur
Bank of America Plaza
Photo: Justin Terveen/Flickr
Non-structural bonus: Grand Canyon
