Water Tower, Maribor, Renaissance fortified tower near Drava River in Maribor, Slovenia.
The pentagonal tower rises from massive stone blocks with embrasures, measuring 2.6 meters above the riverbank near Usnjarska ulica in Maribor.
Italian master builders constructed this defensive tower in 1555 to protect Maribor from Turkish invasions, replacing an earlier structure known as Gunpowder Tower.
The medieval banquet hall on the top floor functions as a wine tasting venue, connecting visitors with Slovenia's first wine cellar beneath.
The ground floor houses a specialized wine shop offering regional Slovenian wines, with regular opening hours for visitors throughout the week.
Engineers elevated the entire 1500-ton structure by 2.6 meters during 1967-1968 to protect it from rising water levels caused by the Melje dam.
Location: Maribor City Municipality
GPS coordinates: 46.55636,15.64838
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:53
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