Shukhov Tower, Water tower and observation deck in Bukhara, Uzbekistan.
The Shukhov Tower rises 40 meters into the sky with its steel lattice structure displaying geometric patterns throughout its cylindrical form.
Engineer Vladimir Shukhov constructed this tower in 1929 during a period of technological advancement, introducing new methods of steel framework design.
The tower represents a fusion of Soviet engineering with Central Asian architectural traditions, standing as a symbol of modernization in Bukhara.
Visitors can access the observation platform through the internal staircase to view the city landscape and photograph the surrounding historical districts.
The tower's structural design uses minimal material while maintaining maximum strength through its mathematical calculation of steel grid patterns.
Location: Bukhara
Inception: 1929
Architects: Vladimir Shukhov
Architectural style: constructivism
Height: 40 m
GPS coordinates: 39.77797,64.40854
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:12
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