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Vinohrady Water Tower: A Historical Landmark

Explore Prague's Vinohrady Water Tower: A historic landmark transforming into a modern water education center.

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The Vinohrady Water Tower, built in 1882 in the neo-Renaissance style, once supplied Prague's Vinohrady district with water. Today, it stands as a culturally significant architectural monument undergoing transformation into a modern water education center.

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Local tips

  • Explore the Vinohrady neighborhood, known for its fin-de-siècle atmosphere, second-hand shops, and Art Nouveau facades.
  • Visit nearby attractions such as the Hus Congregational House and Svatopluk Čech Park.
  • Take the metro to Jiřího z Poděbrad station, which is close to the Vinohrady Water Tower.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    The Vinohrady Water Tower is easily accessible by public transport. Take Metro Line A to Jiřího z Poděbrad station, which is a short walk from the tower. Several trams and buses also stop near the tower, including lines 10, 16, 101, 136, and 148. A single public transport ticket costs 30 CZK for 30 minutes or 40 CZK for 90 minutes.

  • Walking

    From Jiřího z Poděbrad Square, walk along Vinohradská Street in the direction away from the church. Turn right onto Korunní Street. The Vinohrady Water Tower will be on your left after a few blocks. The walk is approximately 5 minutes. No costs are associated with walking.

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The Vinohrady Water Tower, or Vinohradská vodárna in Czech, is a striking example of neo-Renaissance architecture located in Prague's Vinohrady district. Designed by Antonín Turek and completed in 1882, the tower was originally built to house steam engines and a reservoir that supplied drinking water to the surrounding areas of Strašnice, Žižkov, and Vršovice. Water was initially pumped from the Vltava River and later from Káraný. The tower's seventh floor held a tank with a capacity of 200 cubic meters. In 1914, the steam engines were replaced with electric motors, and the system was revised to use water treated at Podolí. Although it ceased serving its original purpose in 1962, the Vinohrady Water Tower remains a significant historical landmark. The tower's architecture is recognized for its cultural importance, featuring statues of angels with clock faces and medallions celebrating Vinohrady. While a viewing platform at 40 meters once offered commanding views, surrounding buildings have since surpassed its height. Currently, the tower is undergoing a major transformation into Hydropolis, a state-of-the-art water education center expected to open by early 2027. This project aims to educate the public about water management, climate change, and environmental sustainability, with interactive exhibits and a new observation deck. One of the underground water tanks will be converted into an exhibition space, while the other will be reconnected to Prague's drinking water supply.

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