Torre Eurosky

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Torre Eurosky
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Torre Eurosky in 2011
Torre Eurosky
General information
TypeCommercial - residential
Location Rome, Italy
Construction started2010
Completed2012
Opened2013
Height
Antenna spire155 m (509 ft)
Technical details
Floor count35
Floor area800.000 mq²
Design and construction
Architect(s) Franco Purini
Main contractorParsitalia s.r.l.
Website
euroskyroma.it/en/

Torre Eurosky (or Eurosky Tower) is a skyscraper in Rome, Italy. It is the tallest building in Rome and one of the highest residential towers in Italy.

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Description

Designed by architect Franco Purini, and located in Torrino, residential area adjacent to the EUR, Torre Eurosky is inspired by the medieval towers that dot the center of the city—foremost among which is the Torre delle Milizie.

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    Preceded by Tallest building in Rome
    2012–current
    155 metres (509 ft)
    Succeeded by

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