Sova's Mills, Cultural monument in Malá Strana, Czech Republic

Sova's Mills is a complex of buildings on Kampa Island in Prague's Malá Strana, made up of two structures at U Sovových mlýnů 2: a former water mill with farm facilities and a residential wing for the owner. The Renaissance building dates from 1589, was rebuilt in Neoclassical style in the 19th century and given Neo-Gothic forms after the fire of 1867. Since 2002 it has housed Museum Kampa.

Sova's Mills take their name from the Renaissance miller Václav Sova of Liboslavě, who built the present Renaissance structure in 1589. In the 19th century the mill was rebuilt in Neoclassical style, and after a large fire in 1867 it was reconstructed in Gothic Revival style, when miller František Odkolek converted the operation to a steam mill. A further fire in 1896 ended milling; the family sold the burnt part to the city of Prague in 1920 and kept the residential wing until 1950.

The building now houses Museum Kampa, displaying an extensive collection of contemporary art with particular emphasis on works by Czech painter František Kupka. Visitors can explore installations and paintings that reflect creative expression from the 20th century onward.

The museum offers guided tours in several languages, and visitors can reach the site easily using public transportation near Kampa Island. Staff members are available to help visitors navigate and understand the exhibitions.

A large glass cube mounted on the building required helicopter assistance during installation, introducing a modern architectural element to this historic structure. This unusual construction process makes it an interesting example of how contemporary art and history come together.