The World Trade Center were a large complex of buildings in New York City, consisting most prominently of two tall towers. (COMIC: Time Lady of Means) It was destroyed by terrorists on 11 September 2001. (AUDIO: The Longest Night, PROSE: Touched by an Angel)
Behind the scenes
The World Trade Centre's two towers were more commonly referred to as the "twin towers". Both were completely destroyed in the September 11 terrorist attacks.