Torre Caja Badajoz

Torre Caja Badajoz (also known as Edificio Badajoz Siglo XXI) is the tallest building in the entire Extremadura region and one of the most recognizable landmarks in Badajoz. The tower stands in the Valdepasillas district, on the edge of the city centre, and its slender modern silhouette is visible from many points across the city, contrasting sharply with the historic old town.

How tall is the building?

The tower structure itself reaches 82.63 metres, and including the technical elements on the roof, the total height comes to around 88 metres. That was enough to make it, at the time of completion, the tallest structure in the region, overtaking the previous record holder, the Puente Real bridge at roughly 80 metres. The building has 15 floors in the tower alone, plus two more in the base and one below ground level.

When was it built?

The project for the new headquarters of the Caja Badajoz bank was presented in the summer of 2007. Construction began in 2008, and the whole complex was completed in the summer of 2011. It was built during a period when provincial Spanish cities were investing in prestigious headquarters for financial institutions, meant to signal their ambitions for growth.

What is inside the building?

The building is far more than a simple office tower — it is a large functional complex. The base, covering the ground and first floors, houses an auditorium seating 500 people and a business centre with several flexible rooms that can be adapted for different types of events. The complex also includes a staff restaurant, two cafeterias, an on-site nursery for employees, a gym, an indoor swimming pool, a car park, and an exhibition hall. The tower floors themselves are split between different uses: part of the space was occupied by staff of the former Caja Badajoz (now part of the Ibercaja group), while the remaining floors were designated for office rental to other companies.

Who uses the building today?

Following mergers within the Spanish banking sector, Caja Badajoz became part of the Ibercaja group, which is why the building is also sometimes referred to as Edificio Ibercaja. Despite the change of financial institution, the building has kept its original function as an office and business meeting hub in the city.

Why is it worth seeing?

For visitors to Badajoz, Torre Caja Badajoz is primarily a landmark — its outline is visible from numerous points across the city and offers a striking contrast to the historic Alcazaba fortress or the old bridge over the Guadiana river. It is also a clear example of how contemporary office architecture can coexist alongside the centuries-old history of this border city with Portugal. The building itself is not a tourist attraction in the sense of guided interior visits, but its shape is frequently photographed and forms a distinctive part of the Badajoz skyline, especially visible from the Valdepasillas district and the roads leading into the city.

Frequently asked questions

How tall is Torre Caja Badajoz? The tower structure itself measures 82.63 metres, and around 88 metres including the technical elements at the top.

When was this tower built? The project was presented in 2007, construction began in 2008, and it was completed in the summer of 2011.

How many floors does the building have? 15 floors in the tower itself, plus two floors in the base and one below ground.

Can visitors go inside? The building serves office and conference functions rather than being a tourist attraction with regular visits — most people admire it from the outside as part of the city skyline.