Deutsche Bank Twin Towers facts for kids
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Hauptverwaltung Deutsche Bank AG
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The Deutsche Bank Twin Towers in the central business district of Frankfurt
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| Alternative names | Credit und Debit Hauptverwaltung Deutsche Bank AG Zwillingstürme der Deutschen Bank |
| General information | |
| Location | Taunusanlage 12 Frankfurt Hesse, Germany |
| Coordinates | 50°06′49″N 8°40′05″E / 50.11361°N 8.66806°E |
| Construction started | 1978 |
| Completed | 1984 |
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| Roof | Tower I: 155 m (509 ft) Tower II: 155 m (509 ft) |
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| Floor count | Tower I: 40 Tower II: 38 |
| Floor area | 645,834 sq ft (60,000 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Walter Hanig Heinz Scheid Johannes Schmidt |
| Structural engineer | Grontmij BGS Ingenieursozietät |
The Deutsche Bank Twin Towers are two tall buildings in Frankfurt, Germany. They are also known as the Deutsche Bank Headquarters. These buildings are exactly alike, like twins! They stand 155 m (509 ft) (about 508 feet) tall.
These towers are the main office, or headquarters, for the Deutsche Bank. This is the biggest bank in Germany. People sometimes call the towers "Debit" and "Credit". These are two important words in banking. They describe the two sides of every money transaction.
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What are the Deutsche Bank Twin Towers?
The Deutsche Bank Twin Towers are a famous pair of skyscrapers. A skyscraper is a very tall building. These towers are located in the Westend-Süd district of Frankfurt. They were built to be the main home for Deutsche Bank.
Design and Construction
Building the towers started in 1978. They were finished in 1984. The architects who designed them were Walter Hanig, Heinz Scheid, and Johannes Schmidt. They made sure both towers looked exactly the same.
Each tower is 155 m (509 ft) high. Tower I has 40 floors. Tower II has 38 floors. Together, they have a huge amount of floor space. This space is used for offices and other bank activities.
Why "Debit" and "Credit"?
The nicknames "Debit" and "Credit" come from the world of banking.
- Debit means money going out of an account.
- Credit means money coming into an account.
Every time you buy something with a card, a debit happens. When you get paid, a credit happens. These two words are key to how banks track money. It's a clever way to name the twin towers of a big bank!
Where are the Towers Located?
The Deutsche Bank Twin Towers are in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany. Frankfurt is a very important city for banking and business in Europe. The towers are right in the middle of the city's business area. Their address is Taunusanlage 12.
Interesting Facts
- The towers are a well-known part of the Frankfurt skyline.
- They show how important Frankfurt is as a financial center.
- Even though they are called "twin" towers, one tower has two more floors than the other!
See also
In Spanish: Torres gemelas del Deutsche Bank para niños
