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Trunečkův mlýn is a watermill in Praha-Řeporyje dating back to the 18th century that is no longer operational. Today the site consists mainly of preserved outer stone walls, with the surrounding area partly overgrown while the Dalejský stream still flows nearby.
The mill was first recorded in the early 18th century and used water power from the Dalejský stream to grind grain for local farmers. It was modernized with a Francis turbine in the early 1900s but gradually closed after World War II and finally abandoned in the early 1950s.
The mill's name recalls Václav Truneček, an owner who made significant improvements around 1910 and left his mark on the site. Such watermills served as gathering places where local farmers brought grain and waited while the machinery turned their harvest into flour.
The site is accessible to visitors interested in local history and traditional construction, though large portions of the grounds are fenced off. Visiting during warmer months allows you to fully appreciate the surrounding countryside and the nearby stream.
The mill was originally known by different names, Vavřinecký or Řeporyjský, later taking its current name from owner Václav Truneček whose name remains carved on a stone on the building. This visible mark helps visitors connect the structure with the individuals who shaped its history.
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