The Strange Phobia of Looking Up at Tall Buildings

Batophobia is the fear of tall buildings or looking up at them. People with this phobia feel dizzy, anxious, or overwhelmed when near skyscrapers.

Some researchers believe this fear may be linked to a survival instinct, as early humans were cautious about tall cliffs and unstable structures. Others think it’s related to the brain struggling to process depth and scale in extreme heights.