Vukovar water tower, Water tower in Mitnica district, Vukovar, Croatia.
The Vukovar Water Tower rises 50.33 meters above ground level and features modern architectural elements from its construction period in the 1960s.
The water tower, built in 1968 by Hidrotehna Zagreb, endured 640 direct artillery strikes during the Battle of Vukovar in the Croatian War of Independence.
The structure stands as a monument in the Register of Cultural Goods of Croatia, representing the determination of local inhabitants during times of conflict.
Visitors can access the memorial site, which includes a museum and restaurant, with the entrance located in the former Najpar-bašća city park.
The water tower received recognition as a Tower Member of the World Federation of Great Towers in March 2021, marking its international significance.
Location: Vukovar
Inception: 1968
Height: 50.33 m
Address: Ulica bana Josipa Jelačića 32000
Website: https://vukovarskivodotoranj.hr
GPS coordinates: 45.34404,19.01227
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:30
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