Libeňský plynojem, Industrial gas holder in Libeň, Czech Republic.
The spherical gas holder stands on eight steel legs anchored to a circular concrete base, with a diameter of 20 meters and a silver coating.
Built in 1931 by Vítkovice Mining and Iron Company with ČKD riveted construction, the gas holder stored illuminating gas for local factories and residents.
The industrial structure attracted avant-garde artists in the 1930s and 1940s, including painters František Gross and Václav Sivko who captured its silhouette.
The structure operates as an aerodynamic tunnel since 1949, enabling scientists to test aircraft models and components under high-speed airflow conditions.
During the Prague Uprising, a cannon strike created a half-meter hole in the tank, but its near-empty state prevented a catastrophic explosion.
Location: Libeň
GPS coordinates: 50.10080,14.47560
Latest update: March 9, 2025 10:44
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