Water wheel, Historic water wheel at Tarnowskie Góry, Poland
The mechanical water wheel stands as part of the industrial heritage site, demonstrating historical mining drainage systems in Upper Silesia.
During the 19th century, this water wheel mechanism played a crucial role in draining the flooded silver mines of Tarnowskie Góry.
The water wheel represents the industrial achievements of Silesian miners, forming an essential element of the UNESCO World Heritage mining complex.
Visitors can observe the mechanism during guided tours that explain the technical aspects of water management in historical mining operations.
The preserved wheel mechanism demonstrates the evolution of mining technology from manual labor to mechanical solutions in Central European mining.
Location: Tarnowskie Góry County
Address: Szczęść Boże 81, 42-600 Tarnowskie Góry 42-600 42-600
Phone: +48322854996
Website: https://kopalniasrebra.pl/oferta/skansen-maszyn-parowych
GPS coordinates: 50.42580,18.84916
Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:16
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