Watertoren, Wilhelminasingel, Breda, Water tower and office building in Breda, Netherlands.
Description
The Watertoren on Wilhelminasingel is a brick tower with red and brown masonry rising about 42 meters high and displaying Renaissance Revival details across its facade. The building now functions as office space while preserving the original tower structure within its design.
History
The tower was designed and built by architect Jan Schotel in 1893 and 1894 to store water for Breda's expanding city. It gained protected monument status in 1974 and underwent renovation in 1976 to become a modern office building.
Culture
The tower takes its name from the nearby Wilhelminasingel, one of Breda's main streets, and anchors the urban landscape with its distinctive red brick facade. The design reflects Renaissance Revival elements that travelers passing by can easily notice and appreciate.
Practical
The tower is easy to spot from the outside and sits in a central location on a main street, making it accessible for pedestrians to view. The surroundings offer good walkways and the area is well served by public transportation.
Did you know?
Two relief sculptures by Gerard van Aalst grace the entrance door, with one depicting the angel from Breda's coat of arms. These sculptural details are easy to overlook but they connect the tower to the city's local symbols.
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