Bukhara Tower
Bukhara Tower
The Bukhara Tower, also known as the Shukhov Tower, is a distinctive hyperboloid structure located in the historic center of Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Constructed between 1927 and 1929, this water tower was designed by the renowned Soviet engineer Vladimir Shukhov, celebrated for pioneering lightweight, hyperboloid structures. Positioned near the Ark Fortress on Registan Square, the tower exemplifies early 20th-century engineering prowess.
Standing as a testament to Shukhov's innovative design, the tower originally functioned as a water supply facility for the city. In 1968, a fire damaged its wooden elements and water tank, leading to its decommissioning. In the 1990s, a local entrepreneur added an elevator and converted the upper section into a restaurant, which eventually closed due to technical issues. After a period of neglect, the tower underwent restoration with French investment and reopened on March 24, 2019, as the Bukhara Tower. Today, it features a glass elevator, an observation deck equipped with binoculars, dining establishments offering French cuisine, a café, and a tourist information center with a small museum.
The Bukhara Tower stands as a unique blend of historical significance and modern adaptation, offering visitors panoramic views of Bukhara's ancient cityscape while preserving the legacy of early Soviet engineering.
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