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.
Address
Bana Josipa Jelacica 3 32000 Vukovar Croatia
Contact
T: 00385 (99) 4671 801Facts & 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
October 2020
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.