Torre do Lidador

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Torre do Lidador, Administrative tower in Cidade da Maia, Portugal.

The Torre do Lidador rises 92 meters with 22 floors above ground, standing as the seventh tallest building in Portugal and the highest outside Lisbon.

Construction of the tower began in 1992 under Mayor José Vieira de Carvalho's administration, with architects António Machado and Souto Moura completing the project in 2000.

The Torre do Lidador functions as a municipal administrative center, representing the growth and development of Cidade da Maia in the Porto district.

Visitors can access the tower's observation deck on the second Saturday of each month at noon, with groups limited to 15 people over 10 years old.

Local residents refer to the building as 'The BIC Lighter' due to its rectangular shape and prominent position visible from all ten parishes of the municipality.

Location: Cidade da Maia

Inception: 2001

GPS coordinates: 41.23341,-8.62209

Latest update: March 7, 2025 09:49

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