The Rokycany Observatory

You will find the observatory on Osecký Hill on the northern outskirts of Rokycany. Various astronomical equipment is available, from portable small telescopes to a large telescope in a dome with a 508 mm diameter main mirror. With these instruments, it is possible to observe the night sky (the Moon, planets, star clusters, galaxies, nebulae). During the day, sunspots can be observed. Here, you can learn a lot of interesting facts about each of the phenomena.

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The Hydroelectric Power Plant Černé jezero (Black Lake)

Who would expect that a small hydroelectric power plant has been built right next to Černé jezero (Black Lake)? This source of electricity can be found between Černé jezero and the Pod Černým jezerem water reservoir near the village of Hamry. Moreover, it is the first pumped storage hydroelectric power plant in Bohemia.

Hracholusky Water Reserve

Over the years of its existence, the Hracholusky WR has become an integral part of the surrounding landscape and a pleasant place for recreation for most of the region’s inhabitants and very few people actually realise how crucial this waterworks has been for the operation of the surrounding villages and businesses.

The Mining Museum in Planá

Want to learn more about the history of ore mining? Today, the entire labyrinth of passages in the Mining Museum in Planá is open to the public, where you can see an exhibition on this interesting topic.

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The project ‘Attractive Pilsen Region’ was created using funds from the state budget of the Czech Republic from the program of the Ministry of Regional Development of the Czech Republic.

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The Hydroelectric Power Plant Černé jezero (Black Lake)

Hracholusky Water Reserve

The Mining Museum in Planá

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