Dukovany, Nuclear power station in Třebíč District, Czech Republic
Dukovany is a municipality in Třebíč District home to a nuclear power station with four reactor units set within rolling countryside at about 352 meters elevation. The facility forms the main economic focus of the settlement, alongside its historic church.
The settlement first appeared in written records in 1263 under the name Tokovany before passing under Templar Order control during the late 1200s. This early period shaped how the community developed in the Jevišovice Uplands region.
The Church of Saint Wenceslaus stands as the main landmark of this small settlement and reflects different periods through its architecture. Walking through the village, you can see how people have lived alongside this historic building for generations.
The area is generally open to visitors but access to the power station itself is restricted for safety reasons. You can explore the village and surrounding countryside on foot to get a sense of everyday life here.
The power station includes specialized storage for spent fuel assemblies that was completed in 1995 and holds around 194 containers. This storage facility shows how nuclear plants handle long-term waste management and safety concerns.
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