The tower was built during 1898-99 to cater for a rapid increase in Vienna’s population. When, in 1910, a second pipeline from the mountains to the south was completed, it became partially redundant. The area around it has been turned into a park.
Rethymno: More of Crete
Rethymno is a rare combination of history and modern-day luxury, with its multicultural old town, tropical beaches and exquisite Cretan cuisine.