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Landmark: Torre de CristalCity: Madrid
Country: Spain
Continent: Europe
Torre de Cristal, Madrid, Spain, Europe
Torre de Cristal is a skyscraper in the Cuatro Torres Business Area (CTBA). Standing at 249 meters with 50 floors, it is the tallest building in Spain and the fourth tallest in the European Union.
Visual Characteristics
Designed by architect César Pelli, the building features a distinct faceted glass facade that resembles a crystal. Its most prominent aesthetic feature is the vertical garden located at the top-the highest in Europe-containing over 600 square meters of vegetation behind a glass wall.
Location & Access
Address: Paseo de la Castellana, 259C, 28046 Madrid.
Transit: Served by Metro station Begoña (Line 10).
Access: Primary use is corporate office space. Public access to the interior is generally restricted to employees and visitors with appointments. There is no public observation deck.
Structural Details
Completion: 2008.
Height: 249 meters (817 feet).
Sustainability: Holds a Class A energy certification.
Nearby Landmarks
Torre Cepsa: 0.1km South.
Torre PwC: 0.1km North.
Torre Espacio: 0.2km North.
IE Tower: 0.3km South.
