Water tower, Water tower in Heuveloord district, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Description
The Water tower at Heuveloord is a cylindrical structure with a distinctive round shape, featuring blue, gray, and white exterior panels following its 1977 renovation. It stands roughly 37 meters tall and dominates the neighborhood's appearance.
History
The tower was built between 1906 and 1907, marking the third water supply installation by the Utrechtse Waterleiding Maatschappij. It played a crucial role in the water infrastructure of the expanding city.
Culture
The building houses a restaurant that combines Dutch culinary traditions with modern cooking and offers views across the city. Visitors can dine here while taking in views from above.
Practical
The structure stands as a protected monument at Heuveloord 25a and is reachable by bus line 8 from Utrecht Central Station. Plan your visit around restaurant hours if you want to experience the interior.
Did you know?
The tower sits exactly where the former municipal boundary between Utrecht and Jutphaas once ran, a fascinating detail of its geographic placement. The overhanging reservoir roof caused local complaints when first built.
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