Berlova vápenka, Lime kiln in Třemošnice, Czech Republic.
Berlova vápenka is a disused lime kiln in Závratec near Třemošnice, rebuilt in 1891–1892 by its owner Berla into its present form. The site, opened as a museum in 2010, retains the layout of the small kiln at the time production ceased in 1960.
Construction of the kiln at Závratec began in 1880 and production started soon after. In 1891–1892 the owner Berla rebuilt it into its present form. Limestone came from Prachovice by a 5 km cableway, one of the longest in Bohemia, taking 50 minutes. The kiln stopped in 1960 and has been a cultural monument since May 2004.
The kiln represents the role lime production played in local craftsmanship and continues to shape how people here think about their industrial roots. Visitors can observe how traditional methods remain woven into the community's identity and daily practices.
The museum opened on 19 July 2010 after a 24-million-crown reconstruction by the Brno firm Matoušek, which restored the small kiln to its appearance when production ended. It stands in the northern Železné hory near Třemošnice, and the site is explored on foot.
The 5 km cableway from Prachovice, one of the longest in Bohemia at the time, carried limestone to the kiln in 50 minutes. The kiln's furnaces went out in 1960 and the site stood abandoned until the town of Třemošnice took ownership.
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