About L Tower
The L Tower, also known as the Libeskind Tower, is a striking high-rise in Toronto, Ontario, designed by the architect Daniel Libeskind. Standing 205 meters (673 feet) tall, the 58-story building is primarily residential. It is located on The Esplanade, right next to the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts. After several delays, including safety concerns during crane assembly, the building officially opened in 2016. Despite the construction delays, the tower earned a high ranking at the 2017 Emporis Skyscraper Award in the category of best new skyscraper.
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- Category
- Sight › Historic sites
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- Address
- 8 The Esplanade
M5E 0A6 Toronto, Canada - District
- St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands
- Phone
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- Website
- www.theltower.com
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- Coordinates
- 43.64598° N · -79.37642° E
- Data quality
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- Identifier
- ID 8691521b-af4…
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quick answersWhat is the L Tower in Toronto?
The L Tower, also known as the Libeskind Tower, is a striking high-rise in Toronto, Canada, that is primarily residential. The building stands 205 meters tall and has 58 floors. travelguide195 lists the L Tower in the "Historic Sites" category.
Who designed the L Tower, and when did it open?
The L Tower in Toronto was designed by architect Daniel Libeskind and officially opened in 2016. Before it opened, there were several delays, including safety concerns during crane assembly. Even so, the tower received a high ranking at the 2017 Emporis Skyscraper Award in the best new skyscraper category.
Where is the L Tower in Toronto?
The L Tower is located at 8 The Esplanade in Toronto's St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands neighborhood. The high-rise sits directly next to the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts. Toronto has roughly 2.8 million residents and is the city where you'll find the Libeskind Tower.
What can you see around the L Tower in Toronto?
Around the L Tower in Toronto, you'll find several attractions within a short distance. travelguide195 lists the Beardmore Building at about 105 meters, the Hockey Hall of Fame at about 167 meters, Brookfield Place at about 182 meters, and the Bay Wellington Tower at about 207 meters away. For a break, travelguide195 also lists around 190 restaurants within 500 meters of the L Tower.
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