Torre Colpatria facts for kids
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Torre Colpatria
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| Record height | |
| Tallest in Colombia from 1978 to 2 April 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Centro de Comercio Internacional, Bogotá 192 m (630 ft) |
| Surpassed by | BD Bacatá |
| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Office, observation |
| Town or city | Bogotá |
| Country |  Colombia |
| Construction started | 1973 |
| Completed | 1978 |
| Opened | 1979 |
| Owner | Grupo Empresarial Colpatria |
| Height | |
| Roof | 196 m (643 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 50 |
| Lifts/elevators | 13 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Obregón Valenzuela & Cía. Ltda. |
| Main contractor | Pizano Pradilla Caro & Restrepo Ltda. |
The Colpatria Tower (also known as Torre Colpatria) is a very tall building in the heart of Bogotá, Colombia. It has 50 floors and stands out in the city's skyline. For many years, it was the tallest skyscraper in Colombia, from 1978 until 2016. Today, it's still one of the tallest buildings in the country.
The main offices of Colpatria Bank are here, along with many other banks and financial companies. You can find this famous building where 26th street and 7th avenue meet, right in the middle of downtown Bogotá.
Since 1998, the Colpatria Tower has been lit up every night with colorful lights. In 2012, a company called Philips updated these lights. They installed a 120-meter (390 ft) high LED system. This new system makes the building even brighter and can even show high-definition images. Because it was the tallest building for so long and has these amazing lights, the Colpatria Tower is a famous landmark in Colombia. It helps define Bogotá's skyline, along with other tall buildings like the BD Bacatá.
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Building Design and Features
The bottom part of the tower is shaped like a square. It was built where two of Bogotá's most important streets meet. The outside of the building has concrete pillars and vertical glass windows. These go all the way from the ground to the roof, letting in lots of natural light and fresh air for the offices inside.
The Colpatria Tower complex also includes a separate building with ten floors. This smaller building was designed to make the main tower look even taller. It has several public and business banking offices, plus parking spaces for cars.
Observation Deck
The tower has a special observation deck on the 49th floor. This deck is open to visitors on weekends and holidays. Because the tower is so tall and located right in the center of Bogotá, the Colpatria Tower's observation deck is one of the best places to see the city from above.
Tower Facts
- Height: 196 metres (643 ft)
- Number of floors: 50
- Highest floor you can visit: 48
- People capacity: 5,000
Climbing Challenge
Since 2005, a special race takes place every year on December 8th. It's called a tower running race. People climb the 980 steps all the way to the top! Competitors start in groups of ten every half minute. The fastest time ever recorded for climbing the tower is 5 minutes and 11 seconds.
See also
In Spanish: Torre Colpatria para niños
- List of tallest buildings in Colombia
- List of tallest buildings in South America
- BD Bacatá
Gallery
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Torre Colpatria at night
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Torre Colpatria at night
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New illumination LED with Colombian flag colors
