Kamšt, Wooden water pump mechanism in Idrija, Slovenia.
The Kamšt features a massive wooden wheel measuring 13.6 meters in diameter, designed to remove water from mercury mine shafts at depths of 283 meters.
Built in 1790, this engineering structure operated continuously for 158 years until 1948, pumping 300 liters of water per minute from the Idrija mercury mines.
The pump stands as evidence of industrial advancement in mining technology, representing the mining heritage that shaped the development of Idrija through centuries.
Located on Vodnikova Street in Idrija, the pump installation offers guided tours daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with standard admission of 3 euros.
The structure contains two of the oldest preserved electric locomotives in Slovenia, alongside the largest preserved wooden waterwheel mechanism in Europe.
Location: Municipality of Idrija
GPS coordinates: 45.98907,14.03018
Latest update: March 12, 2025 17:52
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