KPN Telecom Headquarters

Rotterdam


Designed by celebrated architect Renzo Piano and opened in 2000, the bizarre KPN Telecom headquarters building leans at a sharp angle, seemingly resting on a long pole. The six-degree lean is the same as the Leaning Tower of Pisa's – a suitably Italian reference by one of Italy's greatest architects.

Transportation

  • metro: Wilhelminaplein

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