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Black Water Tower (Černá Věž), Plzeň
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Andrea und Huskys 🐺
May 5, 2026
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The water tower (also Schwarzer Turm) at the entrance to the historic old town was part of the city fortifications. The five-story tower is directly connected to the single-story water …
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Stef F.
August 27, 2022
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The tower was part of the city fortifications and served as a water reservoir for the city fountain.
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Michael
October 29, 2022
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The black water tower was first mentioned in 1532. In addition to fortifying the city, the main task of the tower was to supply the city with water.
At the beginning of the 16th century, there was a water shortage in many of the city's wells. The river water was therefore collected in containers in the tower and from there the city was supplied with water.
At the beginning of the 16th century, there was a water shortage in many of the city's wells. The river water was therefore collected in containers in the tower and from there the city was supplied with water.
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