Old Tower, Mariupol
| Old Tower | |
|---|---|
Стара вежа | |
Old water tower | |
| General information | |
| Address | Ukraine, Architect Nielsen Street, 36, Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, 87500 |
| Town or city | Mariupol |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Coordinates | 47°05′52″N 37°32′50″E / 47.09778°N 37.54722°E |
| Completed | 1910 |
| Height | 33 metres |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Victor Nilsen |
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.
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.