Vodárenská věž Třeboň
When industrial architecture tells zen – Kotěra’s Water Tower in Třeboň
Imagine an elegant tower of exposed brick, which from a small hill above the town transforms its original practical purpose into an artistic experience. Kotěra’s water tower was built in 1909 to the design of the famous architect Jan Kotěra as part of the town’s new water supply system. Today it is a valuable cultural monument, housing the Gallery of Buddhist Art inside.
What awaits You here – a journey through technology into meditation
- A stylish brick water tower, approx. 32 m high, with a cylindrical base and prism-shaped plinth, topped with a domed roof
- The building was originally equipped with a pump powered first by a petrol engine, later by an electric motor, and supplied the town with water until the mid-20th century
- Today the tower houses a permanent exhibition of Buddhist art – traditional paintings from Mongolia, Tibet, and China – and the gallery is open to the public
- Nearby You will find the meditation park “Zahrada soucitu” with a memorial and a statue of a bodhisattva
Who it is open to – accessibility and the wine of culture
- Lovers of architecture, technology, and Asian art
- Families, couples, and individuals seeking an unusual cultural experience
- The area is accessible – barrier-free access to the exterior and gallery should be checked
- Entry with dogs is not allowed
How to get here and what surrounds You
The tower stands on the edge of the Na Kopečku district, less than a kilometre from the historic centre of Třeboň. You can reach it on foot or by car; parking is available. The tower offers a unique combination of industrial heritage and culture, complemented by a quiet park zone for relaxation within easy reach.
A water tower where technology meets meditation
Kotěra’s tower in Třeboň is a fascinating fusion of water, architecture, and spirituality under one roof. Everyone who enters will discover harmony between industrial detail and the serenity of Buddhist art – a place that unites two worlds into a unique experience.
