Rothschildovy studny, Natural spring and water well in Hlučín, Czech Republic

Rothschildovy studny is a natural spring and water well in Hlucin, providing fresh water to the community year-round. The site features two distinct water sources nestled within the local landscape and continues to function as a reliable water supply.

The wells came under Rothschild family management in the 1840s, leading to improvements in how the region organized its water supply. This takeover marked a turning point in local water infrastructure development.

The site includes a small wooden chapel with a painting of Jesus Christ and a biblical verse, added during the wells' restoration. The wells are named after the Rothschild family, who built them after acquiring Hlučín in 1845. Local native Jiří Sonnek led the effort to improve the wells and their surroundings.

The wells lie northwest of Hlučín in the Opava Hills, reached by a field path from town; the second well, with its barrel-vaulted ceiling, is being prepared for visits as a technical monument. The first well feeds a small wooden chapel with an accessible outlet and an overflow into the Vařešinka stream. The site also serves as a local water source during supply failures.

The site retains original structural elements from the 1800s while still functioning as an active water source for residents. This balance between preserving old construction methods and serving modern needs is quite rare to find.