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Mariupol ‘Vezha’ to become a tourist attraction

21 June 2018, 17:11
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A major overhaul of the front elevation in the water tower has been started. The internal premises have already been renovated and the necessary furniture and appliances have been purchased. The total amount of the project is about UAH 3 million. The highlight of the object will be an opening of an interactive museum as one of the elements of the cluster of Virgin Mary.

UAH 2 million 310 thousand were directed for the internal work where UAH 1.5 million is a grant from the ‘Tower’ NGO, UAH 420 thousand - from the local budget and UAH 390 thousand from the regional budget. This is a renovation with the preservation of the historical appearance of the premises, the acquisition of furniture, appliances and decor elements.

We also started to repair the facade of the tower. Cracks will be fixed, plastered and painted with a special paint that does not absorb odors and dust also does not lose its color. A special illumination of the facade of the building will be installed. Repair works will be held with metal tile roofing. The works are planned to be completed this year. About UAH 800 000 have been allocated from the city budget.

After the completion of repair works of ‘Vezha’, it is planned to open a tourist center where everyone can receive consultations and materials in the form of guidebooks on tourist routes. Also they will sell souvenirs with Mariupol symbols. There will be a virtual museum, an equipped observation deck and IT cluster will be located.

'The abandoned space is transformed into a cultural heritage. In fact, there will be a tourist center where you can buy branded products, wear 3D glasses and get acquainted with the history of the city. This space is created for the youth. This is a creative platform - a space where you can come to talk and use your time productively. And at the same time we create a tourist attraction for strengthening the tourist potential of the city’,
the Mayor of the City Vadim Boichenko said while having a working tour.