Podskalí Custom House at Výtoň, Gothic museum in New Town, Prague, Czech Republic.
The Podskalí Custom House at Výtoň is a two-story building with Gothic elements that displays objects and tools from timber trade on the Vltava River. Inside you find information about river traffic, old worker equipment, and various craft techniques connected to moving wood rafts.
The building dates from the 16th century when Prague acquired and used it as a customs point for timber merchants. It was part of a larger system to control and tax timber trade, which was economically important for the city.
The building reflects the craft traditions of river workers who shaped life along the Vltava for centuries. The displayed objects show how these people worked daily with wood and water, and what skills they needed.
The museum is located by the riverside near the Charles Bridge and is easy to reach on foot. The exhibition is inside a compact building, so a visit moves quickly.
The building's name refers to an old tax practice where wood rafts were marked by cutting sections from them. This simple method of marking ownership was common on the river for a long time.
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