The Cuatro Torres Business Area in Madrid is quite a sight to see. The four towers that give it its name - Torre Cepsa, Torre PwC, Torre de Cristal, and Torre Espacio - are some real whoppers. They're among the tallest buildings in all of Spain! I have to say, each tower has its own unique design that makes the whole business district look super modern and sleek. The diamond-shaped Torre de Cristal is really eye-catching, and the curved shape of Torre Espacio stands out too.
As you'd expect, being a business area and all, the Cuatro Torres district is bustling with activity. Some big multi-national corporations have their offices there, so it's a major hub for business and commerce in Madrid. With the PwC tower in the mix, which has a 5-star hotel and offices too, there's a good amount of diversity among the buildings.
The Cuatro Torres area is more than just a bunch of office buildings. It represents Madrid's forward-thinking approach to economics, architecture, and the environment. While it doesn't have the old-world charm of other parts of Madrid, it's definitely worth a visit to see a different side of the city. Unless modern architecture isn't your thing - then you might not...
Read moreLos terrenos donde ahora se asientan las cuatro torres del CTBA se encontraba la antigua Ciudad Deportiva del equipo de fútbol Real Madrid, construida en 1963.
A finales del siglo xx, las tierras circundantes al complejo ya no eran periféricas, sino que se habían convertido en un importante centro neurálgico de la ciudad con gran afluencia de transporte, en el nudo más importante del norte de la ciudad y el área financiera. Su ubicación a lo largo del paseo de la Castellana conduce a un aumento en el valor de la tierra. En los años noventa, el Real Madrid estaba en una delicada situación de deuda y hubo diversos intentos de vender los terrenos pero esto no se produce hasta la presidencia de Florentino Pérez. Así, en 2001, el Real Madrid se embolsó 80.000 millones de pesetas (480 millones de euros) por la explotación de una torre y media de las cuatro construidas en el terreno. Otra torre y media la explotó la Comunidad de Madrid y la cuarta el ayuntamiento. Tras el acuerdo, el Real Madrid traslada su Ciudad Deportiva a la zona de Valdebebas, donde se encuentra actualmente desde su construcción e inauguración en...
Read moreNice place to visit when you are interested in architecture and skyscrapers. Unfortunately there isn't an option to get on top of one of those towers as they are mainly office buildings (one is a hotel but it was closed so nor sure if maybe there was a restaurant or something for people to visit...). In the area itself isn't much to see other...
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