Tallest Unoccupied Buildings in the World
| October 16, 2017
2. Piraeus Tower
Known to locals as “the sleeping giant,” the Piraeus Tower in Athens, Greece has stood unfinished and empty over the port area of Piraeus for more than 30 years. This 22-storey tower was started in 1972 and was built by the Junta, a short-lived military regime that ruled Greece from 1967-1974.
It was meant to mark Athens’ transformation into an urban center and act as a beacon for those entering and exiting the capital city, but since the project’s abandonment, it has served as a sad reminder of a period of political turmoil.
Architectural contests have been held to stir up interest in finishing the building, but it has yet to be completed. Today, the building serves mostly as an advertising billboard.
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