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Panorama of Linz File 621-610-461

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structure #952455870building

Wissensturm

existing 63 m 16 floors 2007

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Tip Height70 m
Architectural Height63 m
Floors16
Completion2007
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommunity college, public library
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
AddressKärntnerstraße
Smart AddressKärntnerstraße 26
CityLinz
CountryAustria
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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