In 1911, the Swedish city of Trelleborg was graced with a striking landmark: a 58-meter-tall water tower. Designed by architect Ivar Tengbom, the structure sports a 40cm (16in) and 60cm (24in)-diameter sphere atop its copper-sheathed spire. The tower's cistern could hold 300 cubic meters (11,000 cubic feet) of water. Remarkably, the top of the cistern was positioned 42 meters (138 feet) above ground level. However, the precise height of the cistern's beam support remains uncertain - either 32 meters (105 feet) above the foundation or sea level. The water tower served the city until 1974, when it was replaced by the Trelleborg New Water Tower. Today, the historic structure stands deserted, except for a bustling café that sits at ground level.
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Written by Nik Frost
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