Prokop Diviš's House
Domek Prokopa Diviše
Fee required
A folk timbered house in Žamberk, dedicated to Prokop Diviš, the inventor of the lightning rod, offering an exhibition about his life and work.

📜 Historic timbered house in Žamberk, birthplace of Prokop Diviš, inventor of the lightning rod.
🔍 Features an exhibition on his life as a priest, scientist, and experiments with electricity.

Why Go

⚡️ Learn about the inventor of the lightning rod
🏡 Experience the atmosphere of 19th-20th century rural life
🔬 See an electrostatic laboratory
🚶 Guided tours available

Why Avoid

⚠️ Tour is exclusively with a guide
💤 Small, 20-minute guided tour

Tips

🎁 Postcards, publications, and tourist stamps available for purchase.

Cost

💰 Adults 25 Kč, reduced 15 Kč, family 70 Kč, children under 6 free.

Hours

🕒 May 1 - Sep 30, hours vary by season: 10:00 - 16:00.
May 1 - Jun 14: Sa-Su. Jun 15 - Sep 15: Tu-Su. Sep 16 - Sep 30: Sa-Su.