Poděbrady – City island on the Elbe

Poděbrady is undoubtedly a city of greenery. One of the locations designed for rest and relaxation is the City Island. It was created at the beginning of the 20th century by digging the left bank of the Elbe as part of the regulation of the river. Work continued with the construction of a weir, a power station and a lock according to the project of local architect Antonín Engel. In 1923, a park with benches and lighting was established on the island. Local residents and…