Znojmo - former Municipal Waterworks

Znojmo has struggled with the problem of water shortage since time immemorial. The river Dyje has always served as a source. The city built the first really large-capacity waterworks in 1903 directly under the Znojmo castle. It also included a hydroelectric power station located in a tasteful Neo-Renaissance building, where a double Francis turbine with a capacity of 50 horsepower was installed. The objects were constantly improved technically and served their…