Capital Tower, Cardiff, Post-war skyscraper in Cardiff, Wales
Capital Tower rises 80 meters high with 25 floors of office spaces, featuring large glass panels and reinforced concrete construction methods from the 1960s.
The building stands on the former site of a 12th-century friary and opened in 1970 as Pearl Assurance House at a construction cost of 1.5 million pounds.
The transformation from Pearl Assurance House to Capital Tower reflects the evolution of Cardiff's financial district through different economic periods.
The property contains 190,000 square feet of office space across multiple floors, with five elevators serving various organizations including The Law Society and Admiral.
Capital Tower held the record as Wales's tallest building from its completion in 1970 until 2009 when The Tower at Meridian Quay exceeded its height.
Location: Cardiff
Elevators: 5
Website: http://capitaltowercardiff.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.48310,-3.17750
Latest update: March 8, 2025 09:34
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