Address:
Sofia, Lozenets, the corner of Galichitsa Str. and Sv. Tedosiy Tarnovski Str.

How to get there:
walking

The Water Tower was designed by an Austrian architect and built according to the French school’s pattern of water towers’ architecture in the 1920s. It stands out with its unique construction and is one of the most interesting architectural sites in the region of upper Lozenetz.
Its has quite a logical history behind its rising necessity – to play the important role in bringing water to the higher (at that time 2 and 3 floor) buildings in the region, situated at the level or higher to the main reservoir in Lozenetz, east of the seminary.
The architect had in mind that the building would also be used as a watch tower and the citizens of Sofia will take pleasure in watching the view of the city center and the Vitosha Mountain.
Wide stairs lead you to its third floor. There is an exit to a balcony where a wonderful 360 degrees view of the surrounding area reveals itself. The water reservoir is situated just above the third platform. Extremely narrow staircase is taking you up there, where another one leads you to the actual top of the tower.
Even though it hasn’t been used for decades in respect of its own purposes, the Water Tower is very often used nowadays as a site for cultural activities and communication. Although it’s abandoned and deserted, it’s still very beautiful. There have been artistic projects and events running annually for already more than four years, only thanks to the efforts of NGO IME in partnership with the Lozenetz Municipality.
The garden around the Water Tower is regularly cleaned and has turned into a meeting place for creative people and artistic initiatives presenting contemporary art and culture.