Cuatro Torres Business Area facts for kids
The Cuatro Torres Business Area is a cool place in Madrid, Spain. Its name, "Cuatro Torres," means "Four Towers" in Spanish. This area is home to four super tall buildings, called skyscrapers. They were built between 2006 and 2009. Each tower stands about 250 meters (820 feet) tall. These buildings are the tallest ones in all of Spain!
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Meet the Four Towers
The Cuatro Torres Business Area has four amazing skyscrapers. Each one has its own unique design and purpose. They are all very important buildings in Madrid's skyline.
Torre Cepsa
- The Torre Cepsa is one of the four towers. It was originally called Torre Repsol. Later, its name changed to Torre Bankia and then Torre Cepsa. It's a very modern building.
Torre de Cristal
- The Torre de Cristal means "Crystal Tower." It got this name because of its shiny glass outside. This tower is mostly used for offices. It also has a beautiful garden at the very top!
Torre PwC
- The Torre PwC was first known as Torre Sacyr Vallehermoso. It's a very tall and interesting building. It has a unique shape that stands out.
Torre Espacio
- The Torre Espacio means "Space Tower." It's known for its sleek and elegant design. This tower is also used for offices and businesses. It adds a lot to the modern look of Madrid.
Why These Towers Are Important
These four towers changed the look of Madrid. They show how modern the city is becoming. Many big companies have their offices here. This makes the Cuatro Torres Business Area a very important place for business in Spain. It's a symbol of Madrid's growth and future.
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The Cuatro Torres Business Area being built in 2008
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A view of the CTBA complex
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Torre de Cristal and Torre Espacio
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Torre Cepsa in August 2008
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The CTBA on January 8, 2009
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A view of the towers from the Tetuán area
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Learn More
If you want to read about the Cuatro Torres Business Area in Spanish, check out this page: Cuatro Torres Business Area para niños
