Capital Tower, Cardiff, Post-war skyscraper in Cardiff, Wales
Capital Tower is a 25-story office building standing about 80 meters tall with a facade of large glass panels and reinforced concrete construction from the 1960s. The structure houses office spaces for several organizations across its multiple floors.
The building opened in 1970 as Pearl Assurance House on a site that had previously held a medieval religious building. It shaped Cardiff's skyline for decades before newer structures were built in the city.
The building reflects different phases of Cardiff's growth and economic change over the decades. Walking around it, you notice how it serves as an anchor point for the surrounding financial district that developed around it.
The tower is easy to locate in central Cardiff and accessible by public transport from most parts of the city. You can view the building's exterior from the street and enjoy the surrounding area with its mix of modern and older architecture.
The tower held the record as Wales's tallest building for over 30 years until a newer building surpassed it in height. This long period made it an important reference point for how people understood the city's modern face.
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