Windmill at Ruprechtov

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The windmill at Ruprechtov is a technical monument in Ruprechtov in the Czech Republic. It is one of the most important and unique technical monuments in the country from the historical and technical point of view. It is equipped with the Halladay patent turbine, the only machine of this type in the Czech Republic and in Europe. ()

Local name: Větrný mlýn Ruprechtov Built: 1873 (152 years ago)Coordinates: 49°19'58"N, 16°50'53"E

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JihomoravskýCzech Republic

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Windmill at Ruprechtov – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Macocha Gorge, Punkva Caves, Výpustek Cave, Kůlna Cave.

6.1 miNW
Unique sinkhole with guided tours
Macocha Gorge
156 min walk • The Macocha Gorge, an awe-inspiring natural wonder, stands as one of the most significant geological features in the Czech Republic. Located in the Moravian Karst region, this abyss plunges to a depth of 138.7 meters, making it the deepest of its kind in Central Europe.
6.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Punkva Caves
156 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Moravian Karst, the Punkva Caves represent one of the Czech Republic's most breathtaking subterranean wonders. These limestone caverns, sculpted meticulously by the forces of nature over millions of years, are a testament to the Earth's...
6.3 miSW
Cave
Výpustek Cave, Křtiny
160 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Moravian Karst, the Výpustek Cave is a natural wonder that lures travelers to the city of Křtiny in the Czech Republic. This subterranean marvel, known for its intricate network of passages and spacious chambers, provides a...
7.2 miNW
Natural attraction, Cave
Kůlna Cave, Sloup
183 min walk • The Kůlna Cave is situated 35 km north of Brno in the Czech Republic. It is part of the Moravian Karst. Visit of Kůlna Cave is part of tourist visit of the Sloupsko-Šošůvské Caves.
6.4 miSW
Nature reserve with historic caves
Moravian Karst
163 min walk • The Moravian Karst is a karst landscape and protected landscape area to the north of Brno in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic.
5.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Amatérská Cave
152 min walk • Amatérská Cave is part of longest cave system in the Moravia, Czech Republic. It is also famous for archaeological discoveries. Except for the entrance, the cave is not accessible to the public, although occasionally it is opened for visitors.
7.3 miNW
49°24'37"N • 16°44'20"E
Sloupsko-šošůvské jeskyně, Sloup
186 min walk • Natural attraction, Cave
5.2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
NPP Rudické propadání
132 min walk • The Rudice sinkhole is located in the central part of the Moravian Karst Protected Landscape Area north of the town of Brno, near the villages of Jedovnice and Rudice. Together with Býčí skála, they form the second longest cave system in the Czech...
5.4 miSW
Church
Church of the Name of the Virgin Mary, Křtiny
137 min walk • Church of the Name of the Virgin Mary is a Roman Catholic church in Křtiny, South Moravian Region, Czech Republic. It is an important pilgrimage destination in Moravia and one of the most celebrated shrines in Central Europe.
5.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Balcarka
130 min walk • Balcarek Cave - Moravian Kras Cave rich in various infiltrative forms, made available to tourists. It is located near the town of Ostrov at Macochy.
5.7 miNW
Forts and castles
Holštejn
147 min walk • Holštejn is a castle ruin south of the village of the same name in the Blansko district. It has been protected as a cultural monument since 1964.

Windmill at Ruprechtov

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Windmill at Ruprechtov – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)