Former Water Tower

The Chișinău Water Tower is a historic architectural landmark in the Moldovan capital, built in the late 19th century to designs by Alexander Bernardazzi. Originally part of the city's water supply system, the building later served as a fire station before being converted into a museum in 1971. The 22-meter-tall (72-foot) structure is made of local stone with brick accents and now houses the Chișinău City Museum. Here you can see exhibits spanning five centuries, while the upper floors offer space for contemporary and classical art exhibitions as well as cultural events. After suffering severe earthquake damage, the tower underwent extensive restoration and is once again a cultural draw today.