Södervärnstornet, Water tower in Möllevången, Malmö, Sweden
Södervärnstornet is a water tower in Malmö that rises 60 meters and stands at the intersection of Nobelvägen and Spårvagnsgatan streets. It features a brick facade and a copper roof that gives the structure its distinctive appearance.
The tower was designed in 1916 by city architect Salomon Sörensen to serve the water supply needs of Malmö's expanding population. It was decommissioned in 2015 after nearly a century of service to the city.
The tower's distinctive silhouette has inspired a cheeky local nickname among residents, showing how the building has become woven into the city's everyday conversation. This informal name reflects the community's candid and relaxed relationship with their urban landmarks.
The tower is easily located at a prominent street intersection in the Möllevången neighborhood and is visible from public thoroughfares. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when you can fully appreciate the architectural details and the building's position in the urban landscape.
In the 1980s, the exterior was marked with graffiti, leaving behind a piece of Malmö's urban art history. This unintended marking became part of the building's story and shows how urban structures became canvases for expression.
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