Old Tower (Mariupol)
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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.[1]
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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 |
Completed | 1910 |
Height | 33 metres |
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Architect(s) | Victor Nilsen |
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Built of red brick, it features various architectural styles. The tower is 33 metres tall with a spiral stair case of 157 steps.[2] Located on the highest point in the area, it was not only the tallest structure at the time, but stood out as well.[3]