Hořín Lock, Navigation lock in Hořín, Czech Republic.
Hořín Lock consists of two chambers that manage water levels on the Vltava River, allowing vessels to navigate between different elevations. The structure retains its original technical components and simultaneously operates a small hydroelectric power station.
Built in 1902, the lock ranks among the oldest water management systems in the Czech Republic. It marks a turning point when modern engineering techniques were first widely applied to river transportation.
The lock serves as a technical monument within the Czech cultural heritage system and shows early 20th-century engineering achievements. It stands as a physical reminder of how the region adapted to industrial development and technological progress.
The lock sits near the junction where the Vltava and Elbe rivers meet, making it easily accessible. Visitors can best observe the technical systems from the surrounding pathways that allow access to the exterior areas.
The original Francis turbine from the lock was relocated to the Technical Museum in Brno, where it is preserved as an industrial artifact. It demonstrates the innovative machinery that powered this hydroelectric installation.
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