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One of the two Torres Kio, Madrid (Torre Kio Este).

Revolutionary for the early 1990s, these leaning towers were a noted landmark and perhaps still are, even if the nearby Cuatro Torres now steal their limelight.
The main bus terminal for buses to the north lies underground here on many levels. I just missed my bus by seconds so had two hours to wait for the next one (a much reduced summer 'service'!). With time to kill I went for a walk and took this shot on a whim.
This wikipedia entry may be of interest; es-m-wikipedia-org.translate.goog/wiki/Puerta_de_Europa?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc
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38 comments

Gudrun said:

The straight line on the right underlines how much the tower leans! I wouldn't feel too comfortable in one of the upper floors;-)
2 years ago

Andy Rodker replied to Gudrun:

Thank you, Gudrun!
I taught for many years on the top floor of the sister building opposite (teaching Business English to the senior bods at Bankia). The views over the Guadarrama Mountains were spectacular from there. The place did not not engender any feeling of insecurity!
2 years ago

©UdoSm said:

An interesting building. I suppose the floors inside are already built horizontally... ?
2 years ago

Andy Rodker replied to ©UdoSm:

Normal offices, Udo! Please see my answer to Gudrun! Many thanks!
2 years ago

Günter Klaus said:

Sehr schön hast du dieses Gebäude ins Bild gesetzt lieber Andy :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
2 years ago ( translate )

Andy Rodker replied to Günter Klaus:

Many thanks, Güni!
2 years ago

Boro said:

Joli cadrage
2 years ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

A fascinating building and impressive image, Andy.
2 years ago

Nouchetdu38 said:

The Tower of Pisa reviewed and corrected by the people of Madrid!!!!!!!!!! Spectacular****
2 years ago

Jocelyne Villoing said:

Si impressionnant... ils sont fous ces hommes !
2 years ago ( translate )

Nick Weall said:

A welcome sight Andy
2 years ago

Pierre Pasqualini said:

Etonnant, impressionnant!...
2 years ago ( translate )

volker_hmbg said:

Its nice to see that also others are not able to erect fine vertical buildings :-)

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2 years ago

gezginruh said:

A very interesting building,Andy! Beautiful capture!

Best wishes
Füsun
2 years ago

cp_u said:

A very unique impression
2 years ago ( translate )