“A water tower in the heart of a city?” you might ask. You’re right in front of the majestic מגדל המים נווה גן, one of Tel Aviv’s earliest water towers. Built in 1924 atop a sandy hill, this tower wasn’t just a functional necessity. It was a symbol. Designed by engineer Arpad Gott, it served as a beacon, supplying water to the burgeoning city from its highest point. The מגדל המים נווה גן bore witness to the growth of Tel Aviv. Years of neglect took their toll, leaving the tower in a state of disrepair. However, in 2010, a dedicated team embarked on a mission to restore this silent sentinel. The project, completed in 2016, addressed cracks, crumbling concrete, and added missing cement. The restoration team even painstakingly recreated the spiral staircases and the octagonal top porch using surviving remnants as their guide. Today, the מגדל המים נווה גן stands tall once again, a restored monument to Tel Aviv’s past and a testament to the city’s dedication to preserving its heritage. Every winter, it serves as the base for a traditional Hanukkah candelabrum, its light shining as a beacon of hope and resilience.
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