MOSCOW (AP) — Moscow is reclaiming bragging rights for having Europe’s tallest building after losing the distinction for a few months to London.
The mixed office and residential tower called Mercury City has topped out at 1,109 feet, officials of its development company said today.
The tower, sheathed in copper colored glass, actually became Europe’s tallest in September, while still under construction, when it exceeded London’s 1,017-foot Shard, according to the construction information company Emporis.
Mercury City’s reign is likely to be almost as short. It’s next-door to the underconstruction Federation Tower, which is to reach 1,660 feet when it’s completed next year.
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