Birth house of Prokop Diviš
Birth house of Prokop Diviš, Scientific heritage site in Žamberk, Czech Republic
The Birth House of Prokop Diviš consists of a traditional wooden structure that reflects the rural architecture of historical Czech housing from the 18th century.
The house marks the birthplace of Prokop Diviš, who created the first grounded lightning conductor in 1754, predating Benjamin Franklin's invention by six years.
The building functions as a museum dedicated to electrical science history, displaying documents and replicas related to Diviš's experiments with atmospheric electricity.
Visitors can find the Birth House at Betlém Street in Žamberk, where guided tours explain the scientific principles behind Diviš's electrical experiments.
The original lightning conductor designed by Diviš featured a 40-meter tall post with a horizontal iron cross, metal boxes, and spikes for balancing electrical tension.
Location: Žamberk
GPS coordinates: 50.09474,16.44601
Latest update: March 10, 2025 22:47
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