Podolí Waterworks, Prague

Name: Podolí Waterworks
Address: Podolská 15, Prague, Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 272 172 345

#109 among attractions in Prague

Museum, Neoclassical architecture

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Podolí Waterworks 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. The current complex was built between 1925–1929 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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°3'28"N, 14°25'12"E

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Podolská 15Praha 4Prague Czech Republic

Contact

+420 272 172 345

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Nearby attractions include: Vyšehrad, Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, Karel IV., Podolí Swimming Stadium.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Podolí Waterworks?

Nearby attractions include Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, Prague (12 min walk), Vyšehrad, Prague (13 min walk), Slavín, Prague (13 min walk), Prague Congress Centre, Prague (13 min walk).

How to get to Podolí Waterworks by public transport?

The nearest stations to Podolí Waterworks:

Tram

Podolská vodárna • Lines: 17, 2, 21, 3, 92 (4 min walk)
Kublov • Lines: 17, 2, 21, 3, 92 (7 min walk)

Bus

Podolská vodárna • Lines: 134 (2 min walk)
Doliny • Lines: 134 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Veslařský ostrov • Lines: P3 (13 min walk)
Císařská louka • Lines: P5 (15 min walk)

Metro

Smíchovské nádraží • Lines: B (14 min walk)
Pražského povstání • Lines: C (16 min walk)

Train

Praha-Smíchov (15 min walk)
Praha-Smíchov severní nástupiště (18 min walk)