CETIN building explained

The CETIN building was a building complex in Žižkov, Prague 3 district near Olšany Cemetery.[1] Built in 1979 as the Central Telecommunications Building (Czech: Ústřední telekomunikační budova),[2] it became the headquarters of major operators such as SPT Telecom and O2 Czech Republic after the Velvet Revolution and formation of the Czech Republic. In 2017, the complex was bought by Czech developer Central Group, and until 2022, it served as headquarters of the CETIN telecommunications company. The main tower had a roof height of 85 meters and stood a total of 96 meters with its antenna.[3] Demolition of the building started in 2023.[4]

References

  1. Web site: Mobil s osmikilovou baterií i dálnopis s azbukou. Věž na Olšanech ukrývá okouzlující technické retro. E15.cz. Czech. 2019-03-15.
  2. Web site: V ‚Mordoru‘ je vylidněno jako ve městě duchů. Ikona Žižkova chátrá. 2016-07-31. Lidovky.cz. cs. 2019-03-15.
  3. Web site: Telefonica O2 - The Skyscraper Center. skyscrapercenter.com. 2019-03-15.
  4. Web site: Eliška. Stodolová. Radek. Cihla. Začala demolice telefonní ústředny. Na místě vznikne Centrum Nového Žižkova. 21 February 2023. Deník. cs. 12 October 2024.

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