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Panorama of Madrid File 629-753-237

Madrid city

structure #104621039building

Torre de Cristal

existing 249 m 50 floors 2008

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Architectural Height249 m
Height Top Floor210.7 m
Floors50
Completion2008
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
AddressPaseo de la Castellana
Smart AddressPaseo de la Castellana, 259C
CityMadrid
CountrySpain
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-20

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  1. Photo 879-478-470
    Photo 879-478-470
    Cesar Serrano
  2. Photo 268-180-097
    Photo 268-180-097
    Cesar Serrano
  3. Photo 159-114-006
    Photo 159-114-006
    Cesar Serrano
  4. Photo 095-713-193
    Photo 095-713-193
    Cesar Serrano
  5. Photo 249-298-681
    Photo 249-298-681
    Cesar Serrano
  6. Photo 539-893-038
    Photo 539-893-038
    Cesar Serrano
  7. Photo 332-629-358
    Photo 332-629-358
    Cesar Serrano
  8. Photo 185-073-160
    Photo 185-073-160
    Cesar Serrano
  9. Photo 760-056-916
    Photo 760-056-916
    Cesar Serrano

Construction calendar

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2008 29 20 9
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