Torre Iberdrola

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About Torre Iberdrola

The Torre Iberdrola is a 165-meter-tall skyscraper in Bilbao's Abando district, rising at Euskadi Plaza just steps from the Ría de Bilbao. Officially inaugurated in 2012, the building was designed by Argentine architect César Pelli and is considered the tallest tower in northern Spain. Its architecture is defined by an isosceles triangle shape with slightly curved sides, wrapped in a double glass skin. This facade offers sweeping views of the city and the river all the way to its mouth. The 41 floors contain roughly 50,000 square meters of usable space, most of it office space, with the top floors reserved for the headquarters of the energy company Iberdrola. Visitors can admire the impressive entrance hall, which reaches a height of up to ten meters and includes an integrated garden area. The building also holds LEED certification for energy efficiency and sustainability and has a helipad for emergencies.

Based on the article “Torre Iberdrola” from the German 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: Euskadi Pl., 5
48009 Bilbao, Spain
District: Abando
Phone: +34944354349
Website: torreiberdrola.es
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Coordinates: 43.26803° N · -2.93872° E
Data quality: confidence 0.95
Identifier: ID 8bdd3488-a12…

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FAQ about Torre Iberdrola

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What is the Torre Iberdrola in Bilbao?

The Torre Iberdrola is a 165-meter-tall skyscraper in Bilbao's Abando district and is considered the tallest tower in northern Spain. It stands on Euskadi Plaza (address: Euskadi Pl., 5), right next to the Ría de Bilbao. The building officially opened in 2012 and houses the headquarters of the energy company Iberdrola on its top floors.

Who designed the Torre Iberdrola, and what is special about its architecture?

The Torre Iberdrola in Bilbao was designed by Argentine architect César Pelli. The tower is shaped like an isosceles triangle with slightly curved sides and is wrapped in a double glass skin that offers sweeping views of the city and the river all the way to its mouth. Across 41 floors, there are around 50,000 square meters of usable space, mostly offices. The building also has LEED certification for energy efficiency and sustainability, as well as a helipad for emergencies.

What can visitors see at the Torre Iberdrola?

At the Torre Iberdrola in Bilbao, you can mainly visit the impressive entrance hall. It is up to ten meters high and includes an integrated garden area. Most of the building is used as office space, and the top floors are reserved for Iberdrola's headquarters.

What can you see around the Torre Iberdrola?

Around the Torre Iberdrola in Bilbao, several well-known museums and sights are within walking distance. travelguide195 lists, among others, the Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao at about 244 meters, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao at about 392 meters, and the Lezama Leguizamon House at about 419 meters away. The Monumento a Ramón de Basterra is about 505 meters away.

Are there restaurants and tours near the Torre Iberdrola?

Yes, you'll find a wide selection of restaurants around the Torre Iberdrola in Bilbao: travelguide195 lists around 87 restaurants within 500 meters. The tower is also part of the tour "Bilbao Compact: Old Town, Ría and Guggenheim in One Day."

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