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
Water towers are critical engineering structures that ensure the storage and distribution of drinking water in urban and rural areas. Over decades, these structures have evolved far beyond their utilitarian role to become notable architectural elements. This collection includes diverse examples around the world, from the Trelleborg water tower in Sweden, built in 1912 and reaching 58 meters (approximately 190 feet), to the El Aguila Water Tower in Madrid, a former brewery converted into a cultural venue. Each structure reflects the techniques and aesthetic trends of its time. The Svaneke water tower in Denmark, designed by architect Jørn Utzon in 1952, exemplifies modern Scandinavian design with geometric forms and white concrete. In Gaffney, South Carolina, the Peachoid surprises with its giant peach appearance, while the Torre del Agua in Zaragoza demonstrates contemporary possibilities with its 76-meter (about 249 feet) glass façade, constructed for Expo 2008. The Vukovar water tower in Croatia bears marks of history, with walls riddled with over 600 shell impacts, testifying to the conflict of 1991.
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