Avianca Building

The Avianca Building is a striking 161-meter-tall skyscraper located in Bogotá, Colombia, at the intersection of 16th street and Seventh Avenue, adjacent to Santander Park. Completed in 1969, it was the tallest international style skyscraper in South America at the time and features a modern design with continuous windows on its facades. The building, which has 40 floors, was originally constructed for the airline Avianca. Notably, it experienced a tragic fire in 1973 that resulted in casualties but did not cause significant structural damage. Today, it remains an important office space and a landmark in the city.