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Colonia-Haus

existing 147 m 42 floors 1972

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Tip Height147 m
Architectural Height147 m
Roof Height147 m
Floors42
Completion1972
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
AddressAn der Schanz 2
Smart AddressAn der Schanz 2
1st Level DistrictNippes
2nd Level DistrictRiehl
CityCologne
CountryGermany
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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