Old Tower (Mariupol)

The Old Water Tower is an architectural monument of Mariupol in Ukraine. It is located in the central district at Architect Nilsen Street 36 (Ukrainian: вул. Архітектора Нільсена), at the intersection of Soborna Street and Enhel'sa St near Theatre Square. The tower was designed by architect Victor Nilsen and was completed in 1910.

Old Tower
Стара вежа
Old water tower
General information
Address Ukraine, Architect Nielsen Street, 36, Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, 87500
Town or cityMariupol
CountryUkraine
Coordinates47°05′52″N 37°32′50″E
Completed1910
Height33 metres
Design and construction
Architect(s)Victor Nilsen

Built of red brick, it features various architectural styles. The tower is 33 metres tall with a spiral stair case of 157 steps. Located on the highest point in the area, it was not only the tallest structure at the time, but stood out as well.

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