Old Wastewater Treatment Plant Stará čistírna
Stará čistírna odpadních vod v Bubenči
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Europe's oldest and best-preserved mechanical wastewater treatment facility, now an eco-technical museum and national cultural monument in Prague.

📜 Historic wastewater treatment plant, eco-technical museum and national cultural monument from 1906, on UNESCO's indicative list.
🔍 Unique industrial architecture and engineering landmark, one of Europe's oldest and best-preserved water treatment facilities.

Why Go

⚙️ See still-functioning 1903/1904 steam engines, boiler rooms, and historical railway vehicles
🚶 Explore unique underground spaces, tunnels, and sedimentary basins
🎬 Filming location for movies like Mission Impossible
🚢 Take a boat ride through underground sedimentation tanks

Why Avoid

⚠️ Good footwear and warmer clothing recommended due to underground conditions
🚶‍♂️ Tours are guided only and run on a fixed schedule
🚫 May be closed for filming, check website before visiting

Tips

🎟️ Purchasing tickets online in advance is recommended due to limited capacity
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Special tours for families with small children on Sundays
🗣️ Guided tours available in English for groups

Cost

💰 Adults 230-280 CZK, reduced 170 CZK, family 730 CZK. Discounts available, includes ferry boat ride.

Hours

🕒 Public guided tours Sat, Sun, public holidays at 10:00, 11:30, 13:30, 15:00. Café open Mon-Thu 9-12, Fri-Sat 11-21, Sun 11-17.

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