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Gate of Europe (KIO Towers): Madrid's Leaning Giants

Plaza de Castilla, 28046 Madrid, Spain5:120 listens
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Explore the remarkable history of the Gate of Europe, also known as the KIO Towers. These twin office towers stand 114 meters tall and lean towards each other at a 15-degree angle, making them the world's first leaning skyscrapers. Built between 1989 and 1996, they have become an iconic landmark at Plaza de Castilla in Madrid.

Gate of Europe (KIO Towers): Madrid's Leaning Giants
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Plaza de Castilla, 28046 Madrid, Spain

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