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Mieszczańska Lock (Wrocław Water Junction)

Wrocław, Odra, Wrocławski Węzeł Wodny, woj. dolnośląskie

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Mieszczańska Lock

One of the oldest locks of the Wrocław Water Junction, on a side arm of the Oder in the centre of Wrocław. Built in 1791-1794 to improve navigation and enable the transport of goods.

Technical data

  • Chamber length about 37 m
  • Among the oldest hydrotechnical structures in Wrocław (together with the Piaskowa Lock)

Practical information

Scope

  • A historic lock on the Oder route in Wrocław

Season and hours

Open during the navigation season. Operator: Wody Polskie (RZGW Wrocław).

Access

Centre of Wrocław, the Słodowa Island area; access by public transport, pedestrian access.

Seasonality: navigation season

Sposób dojazdu

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Source: https://onwater.pl/szlak-odry-dolny-stopien-wodny-sluza-mieszczanska-19/; https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Szablon:Wroc%C5%82awski_W%C4%99ze%C5%82_Wodny