Novomlýnská vodárenská věž, Baroque water tower in New Town, Czech Republic
The Novomlýnská Water Tower rises above the right bank of the Vltava River with a cylindrical form and Baroque architectural details from the 17th century. It originally stood on the remains of a Renaissance structure and became a landmark in this part of the city.
Built in 1658 following a flood that destroyed an earlier Renaissance structure, it supplied water to lower New Town until 1877. After ceasing its water distribution role, the tower transformed into a cultural space for the city.
The tower now hosts a multimedia exhibition about Prague fires, showcasing how firefighting methods evolved through videomapping and virtual reality displays.
The tower opens daily from April to September and allows visitors to explore the exhibition inside. An elevator within the structure helps navigate through the different levels.
The system used wooden pipes to transport water from the Vltava River to elevated tanks and then distributed it to fountains and houses below. This simple technology proved remarkably effective for its era.
Location: New Town, Prague
Location: Prague 1
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 50.09230,14.42820
Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:04
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