Modřany Weir
Modřanský jez
The Modřany weir is a technical water management structure in Prague, built in the late 1970s and early 1980s to improve river navigation. It is part of the Modřany lock system and includes a hydroelectric power plant.

⚙️ A significant technical water management structure in Prague, built to improve river navigation.
💡 Part of the Modřany lock system, also housing a hydroelectric power plant.

Why Go

🚢 Essential for enhancing navigation in the Komořany and Modřany straits
⚡️ See the hydroelectric power plant with three Kaplan turbines
📏 Impressive technical specifications: 81m long weir, 74.2ha reservoir, 2.4m water level difference
🏞️ Explore a unique blend of engineering and natural scenery

Getting There

📍 Located in Prague, between the districts of Lahovice and Modřany.
🗺️ Easily accessible within the city of Prague.

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technical monumentweirhydroelectric power plantwaterwaynatural scenery