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Torre Europa (Madrid)

Coordinates: 40°27′6″N 3°41′30″W / 40.45167°N 3.69167°W / 40.45167; -3.69167
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Torre Europa
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General information
StatusCompleted
TypeOffice
LocationPº de la Castellana 95 Madrid, Spain
Coordinates40°27′6″N 3°41′30″W / 40.45167°N 3.69167°W / 40.45167; -3.69167
Construction started1975
Completed1985
Height
Roof120 m (390 ft)
Technical details
Floor count30
Floor area37,100 m2 (399,000 sq ft)[1]
Design and construction
Architect(s)Miguel Oriol e Ybarra
Main contractorNecso

The Torre Europa is a skyscraper built by Necso in the AZCA complex in Madrid, Spain. It is 121 metres (397 ft) high and has 30 floors.[2]

Detail of the facade

History

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Completed in 1985, it was designed by Miguel Oriol e Ybarra and built by Necso.[3] The terrorist organization ETA threatened to destroy the building on 1 May 2002 with 20 kilograms (44 lb) of high explosive.[4] In 2020, Torre Europa underwent a change of ownership when AGIB Real Estate acquired the tower from Infinorsa. Following the transition, the building has since faced neglect and entered a state of decay.

In fiction

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The outdoor scenes of the 2005 film El método were shot by Torre Europa.

References

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  1. ^ "Torre Europa". Skyscraper Center. CTBUH. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  2. ^ Torre Europa
  3. ^ Structurae database
  4. ^ "ETA burla con un coche bomba el dispositivo policial del partido entre el Real Madrid y el Barcelona". El Mundo. 2 May 2002. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
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