List Of Tallest Buildings In Bratislava
There are several high-rise buildings in Bratislava over 100 metres high. These are sometimes incorrectly called skyscrapers, predominantly in print; however, currently (2009) there are no true skyscrapers in Bratislava (over 150 metres high). The tallest building is the headquarters of the National Bank of Slovakia, 111 metres high. The tallest building, if antenna height is included, is Tower 115 (115 metres), formerly known as Presscentrum.
The tallest structure in Bratislava broader center was the chimney of the former heating plant near the new building of Slovak National Theatre (120 m). The chimney was often criticized to spoil the panorama and was demolished during 2009.
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