Shukhov Water Tower

Among the many attractions of Bukhara, in the historical center of the city opposite the famous Ark fortress, a water tower has been preserved, built in 1929 according to the system of the Soviet engineer, inventor and scientist Vladimir Shukhov.

According to his projects, more than 200 hundred structures have been built, including power lines, lighthouses and other similar structures.

But perhaps his most famous work in Uzbekistan is this tower, which served Bukhara's water supply system for a long time, until a fire broke out in 1975, as a result of which the wooden cladding of the tower burned down.

The construction of the structure is interesting – strips of metal descend to the ground without any support from the support ring of the foundation, and the tower itself resembles a network of separate blocks attached to each other. The stability and lightness of the structure make it possible to resist the wind.

Today, the tower has been restored and serves as a tourist attraction. A cafe and restaurant are open on the first and second floors, and a breathtaking view of the historic city center opens from the third floor.