Podolí Waterworks Explained

Podolí Waterworks
Native Name:Podolská vodárna
Location Town:Prague
Renovation Date:1990s
Location:Podolí
Start Date:1925
Completion Date:1929
Architectural Style:neoclassical architecture

Podolí Waterworks (in Czech: Podolská vodárna) is a big water supply equipment located in capital city of the Czech Republic, Prague, neighborhood Podolí. More precisely, it is located in Prague 4 on the right side of Vltava river between Vyšehrad and Swimming stadium Podolí (Plavecký stadium Podolí). The current complex was built between 19251929[1] on the place where former water supply infrastructure was located. In 1990s, it was completely reconstructed. From 2003, it serves only as backup water source in case of failure of other treatment plants. The complex was built in neoclassical architecture style and it is protected as a Cultural monument. It also serves as a Prague Waterworks Museum.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Podolí Waterworks. 1PragueGuide.com. 2019-11-15.
  2. Web site: Prague Waterworks Museum. Prague.eu. 2019-11-15.