Poděbrady Waterworks
Vodní dílo Poděbrady
A historic waterworks complex on the Elbe River in Poděbrady, built between 1913-1916. It includes a weir, a navigation lock, and a hydroelectric power plant designed by architect Antonín Engel, which is a designated National Cultural Monument.

📜 A historic waterworks complex and National Cultural Monument on the Elbe River.
⚙️ Features a weir, navigation lock, and a hydroelectric power plant.

Why Go

🏛️ Admire the unique modern classicism and cubist architecture by Antonín Engel.
💡 Explore a National Cultural Monument with uniquely preserved, authentic, and functional technology.
🚤 Witness the operation of the 85-meter long navigation lock, accommodating vessels up to 1,200 tons.
⚡ See the hydroelectric power plant, operational since 1923, with its distinctive 13-meter octagonal tower.
🐠 Learn about the 16.5-meter technical fish pass designed for aquatic animal migration.
🏞️ Enjoy water sports and recreation in the weir reservoir.

History

🏗️ Built between 1913 and 1916 as part of a larger project to make the Middle Elbe navigable.
👷‍♂️ Construction involved the Czech firm J. Lanna, Křižík company for electrical equipment, and Italian prisoners of war.
🏆 Designated a National Cultural Monument of industrial heritage in July 2017.

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industrial heritagetechnical monumentarchitecturehistoricalpower plantwaterway