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Athens Towers
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Athens Towers (Greek: Πύργος Αθηνών), is a complex of two buildings situated in Athens, Greece.[1] Athens Tower 1 is 103 m (338 ft)[2] and 28 storeys high, making it the tallest building in Greece, while Athens Tower 2 has 15 storeys and a height of 65 m (213 ft) being the 8th tallest in Greece.[3]
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General information | |
Status | Completed |
Type | Office |
Location | Athens, Greece |
Coordinates | 37.984587°N 23.760874°E / 37.984587; 23.760874 |
Construction started | 1968 |
Completed | 1971 |
Height | 103 m (338 ft) - Athens Tower 1 65 m (213 ft) - Athens Tower 2 |
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Floor count | 28 - Athens Tower 1 15 - Athens Tower 2 |
Construction began in 1968 and was completed in 1971 during the dictatorship. At the time of its completion it was the second tallest building in Southeast Europe. It is located in the district of Ampelokipi on 2 Mesogeion Avenue. It is used by many companies such as Interamerican and Alpha Bank. The architect of Athens Tower is Ioannis Vikelas, who also designed the main building of the Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art. Its architects were Ioannis Vikelas and Ioannis Kympritis. Despite the criticism it has received due to its design and high height, the Tower of Athens is today considered to be one of the landmarks of Athens.