Vukovar water tower - one of the symbols of the city of Vukovar. It was built in 1968. The height of the tower is equal to fifty meters. Sights Zagreb construction project company engaged HIDROTEHNA. The tower was part of the project is the city park, which is located at the entrance to the city of Vukovar.

When Vukovar water tower operated, its tank capacity is 2200 meters cubed. It was one of the largest buildings of its kind in Europe. Until the last Balkan war at the top of the tower housed a gazebo and a restaurant with a rotating floor and a futuristic interior, which offers a unique view of the Vukovar and its surroundings.

In 1991, during the Battle of Vukovar water tower was badly damaged by the Serbian forces. The tower took the blows more than six enemy missiles, but survived. And became a symbol of the city. The authorities had decided to abandon the restoration, the tower remains a monument to the tragic events that took place during the struggle for independence.

In Vukovar is not only reminiscent of the Tower of the hostilities that took place in the country and the city in particular, in 1991, many of the buildings were destroyed or badly damaged. Heading out of town in the direction of Serbia, you can see the memorials and military cemeteries.