The Twin Towers, also known as the World Trade Center, were a pair of skyscrapers located in Lower Manhattan, New York City. They were designed by architect Minoru Yamasaki and completed in 1973. The towers stood at 110 stories each and were the tallest buildings in the world until they were surpassed by the Sears Tower in Chicago in 1974.

The Twin Towers were a symbol of American economic power and were home to numerous businesses and organizations. The buildings were also a popular tourist attraction, with an observation deck on the 107th floor of the South Tower offering stunning views of the city.

On September 11, 2001, the Twin Towers were the target of a terrorist attack carried out by the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda. Two hijacked planes were flown into the buildings, causing them to collapse and killing nearly 3,000 people.

The attack on the Twin Towers was a defining moment in American history and had a profound impact on the world. It led to the United States launching the War on Terror and increased security measures around the world.

In the years since the attack, there have been numerous memorials and tributes to the victims of the Twin Towers. The National September 11 Memorial and Museum