Hekro Towers, Skyscraper in Johannesburg CBD, South Africa.
The 117-meter-tall structure contains 30 floors and features a cylindrical design with an open center core that allows natural light.
Built in 1969 as the President Hotel, the building later operated as a Holiday Inn before transforming into office spaces.
The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God currently owns the building and maintains a church facility adjacent to the towers.
Located at coordinates 26°11'58"S and 28°02'36"E, the building stands as a reference point in Johannesburg's central business district.
The building's central core design originally included plans for an indoor ski slope, reflecting ambitious architectural aspirations of the 1960s.
Location: Johannesburg CBD
GPS coordinates: -26.19951,28.04347
Latest update: May 15, 2025 02:52
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