List of tallest buildings in Athens

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In Athens, buildings are not allowed to surpass 12 floors so as not to block the view toward the Parthenon. Specifically up until 1968 the maximum allowed height of a building was 35 meters, but from 1985 until now it is 27 meters. There are several exceptions though, such as the Athens Towers, the Atrina center, and the OTE central building, all of which exceed that level. This is due to their either being built far away from the centre, or to the fact that they were constructed during periods of political instability. The city's tallest structure is the Athens Tower, reaching 103m and comprising 28 floors.

The list includes buildings above 65 m (213 ft) in Athens area:

Rank Name Image Height
m (ft)
Floors Year Use Location
district
suburb
1 Athens Tower 1 103 m (338 ft) 28 1971 Office Ampelokipoi
2 Piraeus Tower 84 m (276 ft) 22 1972 Office Piraeus
3 Apollo Tower 80 m (262 ft) 25 1973 Residential Ampelokipoi
4 Atrina Center 80 m (262 ft) 20 1980 Office
5 OTE Headquarters 72 m (236 ft) 18 1979 Office Marousi
6 President Hotel Athens 68 m (223 ft) 22 1978 Hotel Ampelokipoi
7 Athens Tower 2 65 m (213 ft) 15 1971 Office Ampelokipoi
8 Hilton Athens 65 m (213 ft) 15 1963 Hotel
9 Ministry Of Public Order 65 m (213 ft) 18 1979 Office

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