White Tower
Белая башня
A Constructivist water tower in the workers' new town of the Uralmash heavy machinery plant, a landmark of Soviet avant-garde architecture.
Designed in 1931 by the architect Reichel, the tower is a classic of Constructivist architecture and the symbol of the workers' new town of the Uralmash heavy machinery plant. After restoration it opens to visitors irregularly, hosting exhibitions and guided tours, and you can climb it for views of the plant grounds. It is in the Uralmash district in the north of the city. Take the metro to Uralmash Station, then walk about 15 minutes. Check the official social media accounts for opening hours.
Opening hours
Exterior open all day; interior opens for events
Nearby sights
- Boris Yeltsin Presidential Center
- Church on the Blood
- Literary Quarter
- Rastorguyev-Kharitonov Palace
- Vainera Street
- Church of the Ascension
- Plotinka & Historical Square
- Sevastyanov House