Torrespaña - Madrid, Spain
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bluesnote
N 40° 25.223 W 003° 39.840
30T E 443670 N 4474628
The name translated back to English literally means Spain Tower.
Waymark Code: WMQCJ3
Location: Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
Date Posted: 02/05/2016
Views: 14
It was built in the 80's to help with TV broadcasting capabilities all through southern Madrid. It was originally built for the 1982 FIFA World Cup at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium to help with televising the game from the stadium to the rest of the world. The tower stands at 761 feet and is one of the tallest building in the city.
Building Name: Torrespaña
Structure Height: 757
Year Built: 1981
Architect/Design Firm: Emilio Martinez de Valdivieso
Style: Post-Modern
Use: Other
Publicly accessible areas:
Yes, the top.
Cost:
It is not possible enter into the building
Address:
calle Alcalde Saínz de Baranda, 9
Building Website: [Web Link]
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) link: [Web Link]
Number of Stories: Not Listed
Hours: Not listed
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