Pirelli Tower
Piazza Duca D'Aosta, Milan, Italy
Description:
Pirelli Tower is a famous Italian skyscraper and one of the tallest buildings in the country. Pirelli Tower is located in Milan, near the city center. This skyscraper invariably attracts tourists with its size and beautiful architecture.
The construction of this skyscraper was initiated by the Pirelli concern in the early fifties of the twentieth century. The designer of the new headquarters of the company was the famous Italian designer and architect Giovanni Ponti. Under his leadership, the tower was built for four years, and in 1960 the building was completed. The height of the skyscraper was 127 meters - it is exactly 32 floors, allotted for offices and utility rooms.
Today, the Pirelli Tower is one of the most recognizable symbols of Milan. This photogenic skyscraper is often shown in films and television programs, and many tourists come to see it every day.