Torre Littoria, High-rise building in central Turin, Italy.
The Torre Littoria rises 87 meters with 19 floors and features a metal antenna at its summit, reaching a total height of 109 meters.
Constructed in 1934 by architect Armando Melis de Villa, this building remained the tallest residential structure in Europe until 1952.
The tower represents Italian Rationalist architecture and carries several local nicknames including 'The Duke's Finger' and 'The Arrogant Tower'.
The structure contains luxury apartments and offices, with recent renovations adding high-end residential units featuring panoramic views of Turin's historic center.
Torre Littoria stands as Italy's first building constructed with electro-welded metal framework, incorporating materials like glass cement and clinker.
Location: Turin
Inception: 1934
Architects: Armando Melis de Villa
Official opening: 1934
Architectural style: rationalism
Floors above the ground: 21
Elevators: 3
Address: Piazza Castello, Torino
GPS coordinates: 45.07050,7.68397
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:38
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