The exhibition presents the history of the construction of dams and reservoirs with flood protection effect and documents water works from the 14th century until almost the present day on the territory of today's Czech Republic. About 40 dams in the Czech Republic with flood protection effect are mapped, which now constitute a cultural heritage reference. Additionaly, results of related research project, which is a framework for the exhibition, are presented at the exhibition.
The exposition “Dams as link to cultural heritage in flood protection” project was supported by NAKI DF11P01OVV009 “Methodology and tools in preservation and conservation of cultural heritage at risk from flooding”.
Additional information can be found in the press release.
Contact person: Martin Horský