Piacentini Tower, Rationalist skyscraper in Genoa, Italy.
The Torre Piacentini rises above Genoa with clean geometric lines, straight surfaces, and symmetrical architectural proportions reflecting its rationalist style.
Completed in 1940, the Torre Piacentini emerged during Italy's architectural transformation period, marking a shift toward modern urban development in Genoa.
The building exemplifies the architectural principles of Marcello Piacentini, who integrated simplified neoclassical elements with modern structural techniques.
Visitors can locate the Torre Piacentini at coordinates 44.4056, 8.93583, near the central district of Genoa and main transportation routes.
The tower stands as the principal example of rationalist architecture in Genoa, representing a period when Italian cities underwent structural modernization.
Location: Genoa
Inception: 1940
Architects: Marcello Piacentini
Official opening: 1940
Architectural style: rationalism
GPS coordinates: 44.40560,8.93583
Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:55
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