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Elbe Sluice
The Elbe Sluice () also known as Střekov Sluice, Masaryk Sluice or Sluice of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, T. G. Masaryk is a lock on the Elbe river in Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic, located immediately below the Střekov Castle. The main purpose was to navigate the Elbe in the area of the Střekov rapids, which were often impassable. In its time it was one of the largest waterworks in the country and one with the most modern technical concept in Europe. The hydroelectric power plant, which is part of the sluice, was put into operation in 1935. The waterworks is built in the Functionalism (architecture), functionalist style. The sluice is protected as a Cultural monument (Czech Republic), cultural monument. History The waterworks were built in 1924–1931 according to plans of architect František Vahala. The Hydroelectricity, hydroelectric power plant was put into operation in 1935. Description Part of the waterworks are two Lock (water navigation), locks, a Hydroelectricit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Střekov Castle
Střekov Castle (, ) is a ruined castle in Ústí nad Labem in the Central Bohemian Highlands in the Czech Republic. It is perched atop a cliff above the Elbe river. It was built in the 14th century to protect the waterway and collect duties on transported goods, and is renowned for its impressive views. It has enchanted a variety of visiting artists, most notably Goethe, Richard Wagner, and Karel Hynek Mácha. The castle is especially well known from the painting by Ludwig Richter called ''Passing the Schreckenstein'' (''Überfahrt am Schreckenstein'') which hangs in the Galerie Neue Meister in Dresden. The castle is perched atop a steep, monolithic, clinkstone rock that rises steeply to 100 metres above the Elbe and is the symbol of North Bohemia. Large parts of the castle have survived or been rebuilt, including the bergfried, palas and castle walls. History The castle was built in 1316 for King John of Bohemia, the father of the Emperor Charles IV, to guard an importa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
