Elektrárna královského města Písku
The oldest public hydroelectric power station in Bohemia, dating from 1888. It can now be seen on guided tours of the building and the neighbouring islet.
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Over het museum
The power station was created in 1888 by rebuilding the former Podskalský mill to a design by the inventor František Křižík. In Písek, several arc lamps powered by a steam dynamo had already lit up in June 1887, so the town became one of the first in Bohemia with permanent public electric lighting. The new hydroelectric power station began supplying current for public lighting in 1888 and is today the oldest facility of its kind in the country.
From 1997 the building served as a technical museum showing the history of electricity in Písek. Today the power station is awaiting a planned reconstruction with a new concept and is normally not open to the public.
The Prácheň Museum in Písek (Prácheňské muzeum) therefore organises guided tours, in which historians lead visitors through the building and the adjacent islet. Visitors should be prepared for stairs and for the technical character of the site. In return, the islet offers an exceptional view of the river.
Hoogtepunten
- oldest public hydroelectric power station in Bohemia (1888)
- work of the inventor František Křižík on the site of a former mill
- guided tours of the building and the islet with the museum's historians
- location in Podskalí below the castle, reachable only on foot or by bicycle
Vaste collectie
- Komentovaná prohlídka Křižíkovy elektrárny – Tour of the building of the oldest public hydroelectric power station in Bohemia and the adjacent islet, with commentary on the history of electricity in Písek.
- Opgericht
- 1997
- Beheerder
- Prácheňské muzeum v Písku
Toegangsprijzen & kortingen
| Volwassenen | 50 Kč |
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| Met korting | 30 Kčchildren and seniors |
| Gezinnen | 150 KčFamily ticket. |
The prices apply to the guided tour. The main museum's page and the Kudy z nudy portal list a basic admission of CZK 60; the value from the power station's own page applies.
Toegankelijkheid
- Rolstoeltoegankelijk: niet aanwezig
- Lift: geen informatie
- Aangepast toilet: geen informatie
- Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats: geen informatie
- Hulphonden welkom: geen informatie
- Tastmodellen / voelbare objecten: geen informatie
- Rondleidingen in gebarentaal: geen informatie
- Informatie in eenvoudige taal: geen informatie
- Audiodescriptie: geen informatie
The tour leads up stairs, and some areas are less clean because of the industrial character of the building.
Kinderen & gezin
| Bezoekduur | ca. 60 min. |
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| Gezinsticket | 150 Kč · Family ticket. |
A family ticket is available. The Kudy z nudy portal describes the site as suitable for children.
Bereikbaarheid & parkeren
Met de auto
Geen eigen parkeerplaats bij het museum.
It is not possible to reach the power station by car. Recommended parking is at the Výstaviště (exhibition grounds), which is paid and closer to the centre, or a bit further away, where it is free.
Access is only on foot or by bicycle. From the Stone Bridge (Kamenný most) below Písek Castle, past the Malt House (Sladovna), it is about 3 minutes; alternatively, from the Putim Gate (Putimská brána).
Route plannenService & horeca
Het museum heeft hierover geen informatie gepubliceerd.
Evenementen & zaalverhuur
Het museum heeft hierover geen informatie gepubliceerd.
Je bezoek plannen
| Rondleidingen | ja |
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| Goed om te weten | The tours are conducted by historians of the Prácheň Museum. A group tour can be booked at kouba@prachenskemuzeum.cz or at the museum ticket office. |
