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 Torre Colpatria (which means Colpatria Tower in English) is a super tall building in Bogotá, Colombia. It has 50 floors and stands in the city's downtown area. This amazing skyscraper was built between 1973 and 1978, opening its doors in 1979.
With a height of 196 metres (643 ft), it was once the tallest building in Colombia. It held this record for many years, until 2016. Today, it is the fourth tallest building in the country. The Colpatria Bank has its main offices here, along with many other banks and financial companies. You can find this famous building at the corner of 26th street and 7th avenue, right in the heart of Bogotá.
Since 1998, the Colpatria Tower has lit up the night sky with colorful lights. In 2012, a company called Philips updated these lights. They installed a 120-metre (390 ft)-high LED system. This new system makes the building shine even brighter and can even show cool high-definition images. Because of its height and bright lights, the Colpatria Tower is a famous landmark in Bogotá. It helps make the city's skyline look amazing, alongside other tall buildings like the BD Bacatá.
Building Design
The Colpatria Tower has a unique design. Its base is shaped like a square. This square base sits where two of Bogotá's busiest avenues meet. The outside of the building has concrete pillars and tall glass windows. These go all the way from the ground to the roof. This design helps bring fresh air and natural light into the offices.
The Colpatria Tower complex also includes a separate building with ten floors. This smaller building was made to highlight how tall the main tower is. Inside, you'll find various public and commercial bank offices. There are also places for parking cars.
Observation Deck
One of the coolest features of the tower is its observation deck. It's located on the 49th floor! You can visit it on weekends and holidays. From up there, you get an incredible view of Bogotá. Because the tower is so tall and in the center of the city, it's one of the best places to see the whole city from above.
Tower Facts
Here are some quick facts about the Colpatria Tower:
- It stands 196 metres (643 ft) tall.
- It has 50 floors.
- The highest floor you can visit is the 48th floor.
- About 5,000 people can be in the building at one time.
Tower Race Challenge
Since 2005, an exciting event takes place at the Colpatria Tower every year. On December 8th, people gather for a tower running race. The challenge is to climb all nine hundred eighty steps to the top!
Competitors start in groups of ten, with a new group beginning every half minute. It's a tough race, but the record time is super fast: 5 minutes and 11 seconds! Imagine running up almost a thousand steps that quickly!
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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Aerial view of the tower
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New LED lights showing Colombian flag colors
