Pictures Of Downtown Atlanta

Rising from the ashes of the American Civil War, Atlanta has grown in every direction, including up. In spite of the tremendous increase in modern construction, Atlanta has managed to retain much of its historical architecture and charm. The eighth largest city in the country, Atlanta has seen a boom in the construction of high rise buildings, creating one of the most beautiful and striking skylines in the world. Pictures of downtown Atlanta reflect the city's rich cultural and history.

Often called Hot Lanta, this lively city is steeped in history and offers visitors nightlife, culture, sports and beautifully diverse architectural styles. From the main drag on Peachtree Street and Turner Field to world famous Georgia Aquarium to the modern skyscrapers pictures of downtown, the Atlanta skyline show a city on the move.

The Downtown Atlanta Skyline

With dozens of buildings in the skyscraper class and more in the planning stages, the pictures of the Atlanta skyline is certain to grow and evolve for many years to come.

The Bank of America Plaza is the most prominent feature of the downtown Atlanta skyline. Towering over 1000 feet above Peachtree Street, the Plaza provides over 1.2 million square feet of office and commercial space. Reflecting a bit of the same Art Deco presence of other skyscrapers like the Chrysler Building, the Bank of America Plaza is predominately a post-modernistic design.

The Sun Trust Plaza is the second tallest high rise building in downtown Atlanta and one of the most recognizable buildings in the city. Once referred to as One Peachtree Center, this magnificent structure rises over 870 feet above Peachtree Street. One of the many high rise buildings constructed during the 1980's and 1990s, the building sports a unique crown that reflects a postmodern architectural style seen in many of downtown Atlanta's skyscrapers.

One Atlantic Center features fifty floors that rise 820 feet above West Peachtree Street on the outskirts of downtown Atlanta. The building's exterior is covered in pink hued Spanish granite with a beautiful copper crown. Two shorter companion buildings maintain the same post modern architectural style, creating a focal point of the Midtown Atlanta area.