Kvěchův mlýn, Historical watermill in Dražice, Czech Republic
Kvěchův mill sits on the right bank of the Luznice River and combines traditional construction with grain-milling equipment. The site now includes a modern hydroelectric power station with turbines that generate electricity.
The site was known as Žabkovský mill before 1550, until Václav Kvěch acquired it in 1606 and gave it a new name. After a fire in 1887, it was rebuilt and expanded with a sawmill in 1891 before eventually becoming a power generation facility.
The mill reflects a long-standing tradition of grain processing that shaped local life for centuries. You can see how this building was woven into the everyday work and needs of the community.
You can explore the site by the river and see both the original milling equipment and the modern power station. It helps to arrive on foot to enjoy the riverside setting at your own pace.
The mill survived a devastating fire in 1887 that could have ended its story. Instead of closing, its owners expanded operations and transformed it into something entirely new.
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