Vukovar water tower, Water tower in Mitnica district, Vukovar, Croatia.
The Vukovar Water Tower is a 50.33-meter tall structure in the Mitnica district, originally built in the 1960s as a working water tower. The construction consists of a robust concrete shaft supporting a cylindrical water chamber, displaying architectural features typical of Yugoslav engineering from that era.
Hidrotehna Zagreb erected the structure in 1968 to supply water to the city. During the 1991 Battle of Vukovar, it became a symbol as it withstood sustained attacks for 87 days.
The tower today carries visible scars from the 640 direct artillery strikes it received during the siege, which have been left in place as a testament to the city's experience. Its presence in the Mitnica district skyline serves as a daily reminder for residents and visitors of the events of the early 1990s.
Access to the memorial is through the former Najpar-bašća city park, where the museum and restaurant are now located. The surrounding area allows visitors to view the preserved facade from different angles.
The World Federation of Great Towers admitted the structure as a Tower Member in March 2021, recognizing its international significance. This membership connects the tower with other well-known structures around the world that share similar symbolic or architectural values.
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