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New Mill Water Tower (Novomlýnská vodárenská věž)

The tower was built in the Baroque style in 1658 on what remained of the original Renaissance tower, destroyed by a flood in 1655. It supplied water to the lower New Town of Prague and served its original purpose until 1877. The Tower has undergone a complete renovation, and now houses an exhibition about Prague's fires in the past and a history of Prague's fire-fighters.

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  • technical monument
  • Baroque
  • Arts & Entertainment
  • museum
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Opening hours

    • April – September
    • Whole week
    • 10.00 – 18.00
    • October – December
    • Fri, Sat, Sun
    • 10.00 – 18.00

Open from March 27, 2024.

Entrance fee

  • basic 150 CZK
  • reduced 100 CZK
  • family 350 CZK

Practical information

Early Bird Discount initiative: 50% off the admission fee every day during the first hour after opening

Lítačka card holder: CZK 135

Combi-ticket: New Mill Water Tower + Powder Gate Tower

  • adults: CZK 250
  • reduced: CZK 170
  • family: CZK 520

Multi-ticket "9 objects in 365 days"

  • adults: CZK 990
  • reduced: CZK 690

10% discount on admission when buying an eTicket online

Free admission for children under 5. The reduced admission fee is intended for children aged 6-15, students under 26, seniors over 65, and holders of disability identification card ZTP. The family ticket is valid for 2 adults and up to 4 children.

TipGet a discount of CZK 50 on the historical tram line 42 ticket when you present your ticket from one of the towers managed by Prague City Tourism a.s. (valid only on the day of your visit; does not apply to group school tickets, tickets from lecture programs and special PCT events). The discount applies only to tickets purchased directly in the historical tram line 42 (in operation Sat, Sun and holidays 10:00-18:00). Card payment only. The discount also applies to each person under a family ticket.

You can also get a 20% discount on entry to one of the towers managed by Prague City Tourism a.s. on the day of your ride when you present your historical tram line 42 ticket (does not apply to Multi-ticket "9 objects in 365 days").

Exclusive experiences
Would you like a private tower tour with a glass of champagne, an after-hours visit or a glimpse of places not included in the regular tour? We offer exclusive experiences at selected hotels. Ask your concierge what we can do for you.
This offer is valid for guests at the following hotels:
*****Andaz AugustineAriaCorinthiaCPI Hotels Falkensteiner Hotel MariaFour SeasonsGolden WellMandarin Oriental The EmblemThe MozartVienna House Diplomat

The building is not barrier-free.

 

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Contacts

  • New Mill Water Tower (Novomlýnská vodárenská věž)
  • Nové mlýny 3a
  • 110 00 Praha 1 – Nové Město
  • +420221714714

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Object history

The historic water tower is located on the right bank of the Vltava River on the site of the former New Mills [Nové mlýny]. The tower is deemed to be Prague’s earliest lookout tower, thanks to the observation room on the top floor. At present, the Baroque tower hosts a permanent exposition dedicated to fires that afflicted Prague over the centuries and in more recent times.

The water tower in its present form was built in 1658. It supplied water from the Vltava River to the lower part of the New Town of Prague. Water from the river was first mechanically pumped into a holding tanks at the top of the tower, then fed through wooden pipes down the tower shaft to the ground floor, from where it was fed by other pipe to the city’s fountains and houses. The tower served its original purpose until 1877.
This heritage monument underwent a complete overhaul recently, and in 2017 became fit to open to the public for the first time. It houses an unusual topical exposition: “Prague on Fire”. It is designed around maximal use of multimedia elements – by means of videomapping, animations, video-art and virtual reality, the visitor is acquainted with the role of water towers, the theme of fire or tales of Prague firefighters. The exposition culminates with entry to the observation hall, which offers panoramic views of Prague. 

 

 

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Information source: Prague City Tourism