Torre Picasso

Torre Picasso, Madrid (Historic sites) — Fig. 01Torre Picasso© Carlos Delgado · CC BY-SA 3.0

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About Torre Picasso

The Torre Picasso is a striking skyscraper in Madrid's AZCA financial district, standing on the Plaza de Pablo Ruiz Picasso. The 157-meter-tall (515-foot) building was designed by the American architect Minoru Yamasaki, who was also known for the World Trade Center in New York. Construction began in 1982, and the tower was inaugurated in December 1988. With more than 71,000 square meters of office space, the tower today houses mainly offices and is a central part of the Spanish capital's modern skyline. You can admire the imposing structure from the surrounding plaza and use it as a landmark for getting your bearings in this bustling part of the city.

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Address: Pl. Pablo Ruiz Picasso, 1, 33
28020 Madrid, Spain
District: Tetuán
Phone: +34914179930
Website: de.wikipedia.org
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Coordinates: 40.44996° N · -3.69306° E
Data quality: confidence 0.70
Identifier: ID 7a1bc2e5-8ac…

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Location & surroundings

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FAQ about Torre Picasso

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What is the Torre Picasso in Madrid?

The Torre Picasso is a 157-meter-tall skyscraper in Madrid's AZCA financial district. It stands on the Plaza de Pablo Ruiz Picasso and is considered a central part of the Spanish capital's modern skyline. In this bustling neighborhood, the distinctive tower also serves as a handy landmark for getting your bearings.

Who designed the Torre Picasso, and when was it built?

The Torre Picasso in Madrid was designed by the American architect Minoru Yamasaki, who is also known for the World Trade Center in New York. Construction began in 1982, and the tower was inaugurated in December 1988. With more than 71,000 square meters of office space, the tower mainly houses offices today.

How can you visit the Torre Picasso?

The best way to admire the Torre Picasso in Madrid is from the surrounding Plaza de Pablo Ruiz Picasso. Since the building mainly houses offices, the focus is on viewing the impressive structure from the outside.

Where is the Torre Picasso in Madrid?

The Torre Picasso is located at Pl. Pablo Ruiz Picasso, 1 in Madrid's Tetuán district, in the heart of the AZCA financial district. If you want to take a break nearby, travelguide195 lists around 169 restaurants within 500 meters of the tower.

What can you see around the Torre Picasso?

Several sights are within walking distance of the Torre Picasso in Madrid. travelguide195 lists the Monumento a José Martí about 343 meters away, the Antigua Torre Windsor about 360 meters away, and the Museo Real Madrid about 466 meters away.

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