Watertoren, Water tower in Leiden, Netherlands.
The 29.5-meter high water tower stands near the Wilhelmina Bridge over the Vliet at Hoge Rijndijk, featuring a 1200 cubic meter water tank.
Built in 1908 by architect W.C. van Manen, this tower replaced insufficient water supply from Katwijk to meet growing demands of Leiden residents.
The structure earned Rijksmonument status, marking its importance in Dutch architectural heritage as a representation of early 20th-century infrastructure development.
Following its decommissioning in 1993, the tower underwent renovation to transform into residential spaces, including a luxury apartment and bed-and-breakfast facilities.
This structure represents the first water tower in the Netherlands built with reinforced concrete, using 12 substantial concrete pillars as its fundamental skeleton.
Location: Leiden
Address: Hoge Rijndijk 156a
GPS coordinates: 52.15500,4.51444
Latest update: March 8, 2025 16:28
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