Capital Tower Cardiff: Complete Guide to Cardiff's Tallest Building 2025
Capital Tower Cardiff Height, History, Location & Sale Information
Discover Capital Tower Cardiff (Tŵr y Brifddinas): 80m tallest Cardiff building, Pearl House history, office space, and prime city centre location near Cardiff Central Station.
Capital Tower Cardiff Height & Architecture
Capital Tower Cardiff stands at 80 meters (260 ft) making it Cardiff's tallest building by roof height. Slightly taller than Stadium House (78m roof height), though Stadium House reaches 120m with its antenna.
Completed in 1967, this 25-story landmark offers stunning views of Bute Park, Cardiff Castle, Principality Stadium, and Cardiff Bay.
Capital Tower Cardiff History: From 12th Century Friary to Modern Skyscraper
Built on 12th-century friary ruins cleared in 1955, Capital Tower Cardiff (originally Pearl House) provided 190,000 sq ft of office space for Pearl Assurance.
Key milestones:
- 1967: Completed as Wales' tallest building
- 1998: Renamed Capital Tower with cafe bars added
- 2002: Sold for £17.4M to Raven Group
- 2012: £12.35M sale to Topland Group
- 2018: Listed for £23.4M
Capital Tower Cardiff Location & Amenities
Perfectly positioned in Cardiff city centre, Capital Tower is walking distance from Cardiff Central and Queen Street stations. Nearby amenities include:
- St Davids 1 & 2 shopping centres
- John Lewis department store
- Hilton, Park Plaza, Jurys Inn hotels
- Queen Street restaurants & cafes
Major tenants: Admiral Insurance, local government offices, Principality, PWC, Monzo Bank, Starling Bank.
Capital Tower Cardiff Quiet Hour
Quiet Hour: Tuesdays 9am-10am - Reduced lighting, no music, minimal announcements for sensory-sensitive visitors including those with autism and dementia.
Capital Tower Cardiff - Cardiff's Iconic 80m Skyscraper
