Hořín Lock

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Hořín Lock, Navigation lock in Hořín, Czech Republic.

The Hořín Lock consists of two chambers managing water levels on the Vltava River, enabling vessels to navigate through different elevations.

Built in 1902, this lock represents one of the oldest water management structures in the Czech Republic and maintains its original technical components.

The lock complex stands as a technical monument within the Czech cultural heritage system, demonstrating early 20th-century engineering capabilities.

Located near the confluence of Vltava and Elbe rivers, the lock provides passage for boats while operating a small hydroelectric power plant.

The original Francis turbine from Hořín Lock now resides in the Technical Museum of Brno as an industrial artifact.

Location: Hořín

GPS coordinates: 50.34080,14.46860

Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:56

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