Water tower, Rotterdam-Kralingen, Water tower in Kralingen, Netherlands
The red brick water tower stands 48 meters tall on Watertorenweg, featuring seven water reservoirs and multiple floors for different functions.
Built in 1873 by architect Christiaan Bonifacius van der Tak, this structure remains the oldest surviving water tower in the Netherlands.
The tower received Rijksmonument status in 1981, marking its importance as a protected heritage site within Rotterdam's industrial development.
Following renovations in 1986, the former water tank spaces were transformed into offices, while the ground floor now contains a restaurant.
The tower originally stored over one million liters of water and included residential spaces for facility workers below the main tank.
Location: Rotterdam
Inception: 1873
Architects: Christiaan Bonifacius van der Tak
Address: Watertorenweg 180 /2 3063HA 3063HA
GPS coordinates: 51.91236,4.51991
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:13
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