Počernický rybník, Natural monument in Dolní Počernice, Czech Republic
Počernický rybník is a protected pond covering roughly 19 hectares and serves as one of Prague's largest bodies of water. The shoreline features forests, while a small island sits in the middle of the water.
The pond was created around 1848 by damming a shallow valley east of the local castle grounds. Over time, its original size has been modified through various interventions.
The hydrobiological research conducted here since the late 1800s shaped how the place is managed and cared for. This scientific legacy remains visible in the protected habitats and careful conservation efforts around the water today.
The site is accessible on foot with paths running along the shore that invite exploration. Visiting is most comfortable during warmer months when the woodland edges and open water are easily reached.
A large beetle sculpture by artist Roman Franta was installed in 2023 to honor the historical research station once located here. This public artwork connects the site's scientific past to its present-day identity.
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