Vukovarski vodotoranj / Vukovar Watertower

Tower Story

The Vukovar Water Tower was built from 1963 to 1968 on Vukovar’s highest point, "Najpar Garden", what was then known as a public garden and an excursion site at the entrance to the settlement Mitnica. This tower stands tall at 156.33 meters (513 ft) above sea level and 50.33 meters (165 ft) above ground level. The Vukovar Water Tower was built by the firm Hidrotehna and designed by the project office Plan, both from Zagreb. During that time, with its water tank storing capacity of 2200 m³ (581000 gal), it was among the biggest structures of that kind in Europe.

Facts and Statistics

Architects

Aleksandar Rose, Petar Kušan

Engineers

Sergej Kolobov, Petar Kušan

Height from base to top of antennas (ft and meters)

193 ft, 59 m

Name of restaurant(s) / bar(s)

Caffe bar Najpar

Seating capacity

70

Adventure element

The Vukovar Water Tower was the main target of the enemy during the siege of Vukovar even though it had no military use and significance. Henceforth, it became a symbol of resistance and suffering, and now as well a symbol of Croatian unity.

Number of observation decks/levels

3

Height of observation deck(s)

32m, 37m, 50,33m

Number of stories

4

Number of flights of stairs lead to the top

198

Number of years for the construction

1963. - 1968., conservation 2017. - 2020.

Date of inauguration

2020. october 30

Capacity of elevator(s) in number of persons

5

Capacity (in persons) of elevator(s) per hour

486

Elevator(s) speed (km/h)

7,2 km/h

Maximum design wind speed (km/h)

60 km/h

Maximum diameter of shaft

3,8m

Minimum diameter of shaft

1,7m

Name of elevator manufacturer

Siget dizala d.o.o. / Siget elevators ltd.

Number of elevators

1

Unique features of observatory(ies)

When visitors visit the observation deck of the Vukovar Water Tower, they'll be rewarded with spectacular views of Vukovar and its surroundings because there are no other as tall structures in sight. As well, tribune stairs lead up to the Croatian flag.

Fun facts about the tower

During the Homeland War and the siege of Vukovar, it suffered 640 intentional missile attacks, nonetheless, it stood tall defying all attempts of destruction.

Fun facts about the observatory

In 1991, during the siege of Vukovar, the enemy persistently targeted the Croatian flag. However, every night our defenders placed a new flag on the top of the water tower, thus giving the people of Vukovar new hope and additional strength every morning.