Torre Pontina | |
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General information | |
Type | Commercial – residential |
Location | Latina, Italy |
Construction started | 2007 |
Completed | 2009 |
Opened | 2010 |
Height | |
Antenna spire | 151 m (495 ft) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 37 |
Design and construction | |
Main contractor | R.B.costruzioni s.r.l |
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