Towers of Kuwait

The Kuwait Towers are a group of three water towers in the city of Kuwait that stand on a cape in the Persian Gulf. It was officially opened on February 26, 1977 and is regarded as a landmark and symbol of modern Kuwait. There is absolutely no source of fresh water in Kuwait. Even from the deepest wells, salt water beats. Therefore, fresh water is exported or extracted in special plants.

Three water towers made of durable reinforced concrete, in addition to their purely utilitarian purpose - to ensure pressure in the water supply networks of the city, also perform an aesthetic function, giving the appearance of the city a uniqueness and uniqueness. Its futuristic appearance of the tower owe architects San Lindstrem and Malena Björn, as well as the Belgrade company Energoproekt. They are upward-looking and gradually narrowing stellar cones. The water towers were opened to the public in 1979 and immediately gained popularity as the most unusual structure in the world. The restaurant and the observation deck of the main tower, which offers a breathtaking panorama of Kuwait and the Persian Gulf, have become favorite places for tourists. Unfortunately, despite its “young age”, the towers have already had a sad history. During the occupation of Kuwait in 1990-1991, they suffered from the Iraqi army. In 1992, after the liberation of Kuwait by the U.S. Army during the first Gulf War, the towers were thoroughly surveyed. It turned out that the most “got” their appearance. But in the shortest possible time, the towers were repaired and appeared before the city in pristine beauty.