Century Tower

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About Century Tower

The Century Tower is a residential high-rise in downtown Sydney, completed in 1997. At 183 meters (600 feet) tall, it held the title of Australia's tallest residential building until 2002. Designed by Brewster Murray, the building stands on Pitt Street. A notable architectural feature is the preserved facade of the former Lismore Hotel on the northeast corner, which is listed as a local heritage site. During construction, the hotel's interior and four other buildings on the site were demolished. In 1998, a lightning rod was installed at the top of the tower.

Based on the article “Century Tower (Sydney)” from the English Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Address: Unit 343/357 Pitt St
2000 Sydney, Australia
District: Sydney
Phone: +61292837778
Website: www.centurytower.com.au
Email: manager@centurytower.com.au
Coordinates: -33.87538° N · 151.20757° E
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Identifier: ID eeef67e7-3bd…

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FAQ about Century Tower

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What is the Century Tower in Sydney?

The Century Tower is a residential high-rise in downtown Sydney, Australia, completed in 1997. It stands on Pitt Street; the address is Unit 343/357 Pitt St. travelguide195 lists the Century Tower in the "Historic Sites" category.

How tall is the Century Tower in Sydney?

The Century Tower in Sydney is 183 meters (600 feet) tall. At that height, it was the tallest residential building in Australia until 2002. A lightning rod has sat at the top of the tower since 1998.

What is special about the architecture of the Century Tower?

The most striking feature of the Century Tower in Sydney is the preserved facade of the former Lismore Hotel on the building's northeast corner. This facade is listed as local heritage, while the hotel's interior and four other buildings on the site were demolished during construction. The high-rise was designed by Brewster Murray.

What can you see around the Century Tower in Sydney?

Near the Century Tower in Sydney, you'll find a memorial and a history museum, among other things. The memorial "Yininmadyemi Thou didst let fall" is about 210 meters away, and the history museum The Judge's House is about 227 meters away.

Are there restaurants and tours near the Century Tower?

Yes, there is a wide selection of places to eat around the Century Tower in Sydney: travelguide195 lists around 531 restaurants within 500 meters. The Century Tower is also part of the tours "Sydney CBD Culinary: Dim Sum, Kopi and Cocktails" and "Sydney on Foot: From The Rocks to Hyde Park".

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