Žamberk (Helvíkovice) - birthplace of Prokop Diviš

The birthplace of the inventor of the lightning rod is located near the left bank of Divoká Orlica in Helvíkovice. Prokop Diviš was born here on August 21, 1698. The exhibition in the house is divided into two parts, the room is furnished in an approximate form of the inventor's birth. The second part is dedicated to Diviša's studies, scientific, healing and priestly path. A replica of the original lightning rod is built in front of the house.
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