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Museum of the Old-Polish Industrial Basin in Sielpia (Rolling Mill and Puddling Works)

Sielpia Wielka (gmina Końskie), 26-200, powiat konecki, woj. świętokrzyskie

  • Curiosities & Technology
  • Technical Monuments

Museum of the Old-Polish Industrial Basin in Sielpia

In Sielpia, in a former rolling mill and puddling works from the first half of the 19th century, there is a monument of technology holding a treasure of old technological thought - the largest historic water wheel in Poland, about 9 m in diameter. The site is part of the Świętokrzyskie Route of Industrial Monuments and the Old-Polish Industrial Basin.

History

The works was established in the first half of the 19th century as part of the Old-Polish Industrial Basin. The rolling mill and puddling works served for iron processing. The preserved large water wheel is a unique feature on a European scale.

What to see

A historic water wheel about 9 m in diameter, old metallurgical equipment and an exhibition devoted to the region's iron industry.

Who it is for

An attraction for lovers of the history of technology and industry.

Practical information

Visiting

  • The largest historic water wheel in Poland (approx. 9 m in diameter)
  • Former rolling mill and puddling works from the first half of the 19th century
  • Part of the Old-Polish Industrial Basin and the Świętokrzyskie Route of Industrial Monuments

Seasonality and hours

Current opening hours and visiting season should be checked with the operator (branch of the National Museum in Kielce / local operator).

Visit duration: approx. 1 hour Seasonality: seasonal (to be verified)

Sposób dojazdu

  • Kamper / samochód

Source: https://swietokrzyskie.travel/artykuly/swietokrzyski_szlak_zabytkow_techniki; https://www.dladziedzictwa.org/2014/05/09/staropolski-okreg-przemyslowy-szlak-zabytkow-techniki-w-wojewodztwie-swietokrzyskim/