Watertoren, Water tower in Oostburg, Netherlands
The Watertoren is a water storage building in Sluis designed as a tower with multiple internal concrete reservoirs. The structure contains several levels and provides visitors with elevated views of the surrounding landscape.
The building was constructed in 1949 and replaced an earlier tower that had been destroyed during World War II. Its reconstruction was part of the infrastructure renewal following the war's end.
Large water droplet paintings decorate the exterior walls, making the tower visually distinctive in the town. This artistic touch gives the structure a character beyond its practical purpose.
The tower is accessible via a staircase that winds through multiple levels between the outer walls and internal structures. The climb requires normal fitness levels and is feasible for most visitors.
The staircase runs unusually between the outer shell and the internal water tanks rather than passing directly through them as is typical. This architectural choice makes the internal layout notably different from conventional water towers.
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