Babka Tower

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About Babka Tower

The Babka Tower is a striking high-rise in downtown Warsaw that, in 2001, became the city's first apartment building to top the 100-meter mark. The building consists of a ten-story rectangular block with a courtyard and a 28-story tower on the north side. At a total height of 105 meters, it was the tallest residential building in Warsaw until 2004. The name comes from the neighboring traffic circle, which was then called Rondo Babka. Designed by JEMS Architekci, the building offers 351 apartments, four penthouses, and a four-level underground garage. Residents also have access to a swimming pool. The address is Aleja Jana Pawła II 80, near the Maszt Wolności and the Arkadia shopping center.

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At a glance

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Address: al. Jana Pawła II 80/D44
00-175 Warsaw, Poland
District: Midtown
Phone: +48510126930
Website: www.babkatower.com
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Coordinates: 52.25380° N · 20.98478° E
Data quality: confidence 0.83
Identifier: ID 840a796c-695…

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FAQ about Babka Tower

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What is the Babka Tower in Warsaw?

The Babka Tower is a striking residential high-rise in downtown Warsaw, in the Śródmieście district. The building was completed in 2001 and was the first apartment building in the city to exceed the 100-meter mark. It offers 351 apartments, four penthouses, a four-level underground garage, and a swimming pool for residents.

How tall is the Babka Tower in Warsaw?

The Babka Tower in Warsaw is 105 meters tall in total. It consists of a ten-story, rectangular block with an inner courtyard and a 28-story tower on the north side. Until 2004, the Babka Tower was the tallest residential building in Warsaw.

Where does the Babka Tower get its name, and who designed it?

The Babka Tower in Warsaw is named after the neighboring traffic circle, which was then called Rondo Babka. The high-rise was designed by the architecture firm JEMS Architekci.

Where is the Babka Tower located, and what can you see nearby?

The Babka Tower stands at Aleja Jana Pawła II 80 in Warsaw's Śródmieście district, close to the Maszt Wolności and the Arkadia shopping mall. Within a radius of roughly 600 meters, travelguide195 lists several memorial sites: the Pomnik Umschlagplatz monument about 343 meters away, the historic site Miła 18 about 565 meters away, and the Kopiec Anielewicza about 591 meters away.

Are there restaurants around the Babka Tower in Warsaw?

Yes, you'll find a wide choice of places to eat around the Babka Tower in Warsaw. travelguide195 lists around 48 restaurants within a 500-meter radius.

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