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Panorama of Rio de Janeiro File 856-158-171

Rio de Janeiro city

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structure #807074453building

Edifício Argentina

existing 93.6 m 25 floors 1981

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Tip Height93.6 m
Architectural Height93.6 m
Floors25
Completion1981
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
AddressPraia de Botafogo, 228
Smart AddressPraia de Botafogo 228
Smart AddressRua Barão de Itambi 71
CityRio de Janeiro
CountryBrazil
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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