Čertův mlýn Water mill

Welcome to the Devil's Mill - a place where history meets secrets

You are standing in front of one of the most interesting monuments of Liboce, which in the past has turned from the mill to the place of meeting people. In front of you is a simple but distinctive building with an economic character, surrounded by an old wall. Notice how the river Šárecký is quietly waved behind the wall - its water once powered the mill wheels. The building looks like a solid place that has lasted for centuries, yet it hides stories that have been constantly changing.

Originally, this mill was probably built at the turn of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Its first owners were probably grinding the grain and processing the grain to get flour from it. The mill was built right by the creek, which was at that time the easiest and most effective way to get energy for the mill stones. The water that flows to this day was once a vital force for this place.

Let's take a closer look at what's surrounding you now. The main building is single storey, but it has deep cellars with a vaulted vault - a typical construction that has been common in mills and other economic buildings in the past. Take a look at the wall with the gate - it is one of the few preserved elements that remind you that this place was once protected from the unknown. In the 1970s and 1980s the mill underwent reconstruction, in which it was adapted for other purposes. Note the windows with baroque and classicist bars - they are not original, but their copies give the place a special atmosphere.

Now pay attention to how this area was transformed. After the original mill purpose, Kaiser's cruise restaurant worked here in the first half of the twentieth century. This means that a place that once worked for people's needs has become a place where people have been reunited and socialized. After World War II, however, the restaurant disappeared and the mill waited for another fate.

One of the most interesting moments in the history of this place was the period when the Natural Theatre in Šářka was established on the rented land near the area. In 1913 the opera theatre started to work here, which was unique by being built directly into nature. Even if you don't see the theatre yourself, you can imagine what it must have been like - the audience sat in nature and listened to music while nature spread around them. This was the time when Liboc became a place of cultural activity.

The mill is also known as the Tuček Mill, which reminds that even such simple buildings had their owners and their stories. In the 1950s the mill was registered as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic, which means it was recognised as a place of historical value. This was a step that saved this area from extinction and allowed it to become a place that we can explore today.

Let's see what makes this mill so special. One of the biggest attractions is that there was not only grinding of grain, but also a theatre performance and people were meeting at a cruise restaurant. This means that this place was a place where different layers of society met - from workers who were grinding flour here to spectators who came here to listen to music. This is a unique combination that makes the Devil's Mill a place worth knowing.

Now imagine what it must have been like at the time of the restaurant. People came here for trips from Prague to relax and enjoy nature. The mill was a place where different cultures and interests met - from agricultural work to art. This is one of the reasons why this place is referred to as a place with a rich history.

In front of you is a place that has turned from a mill into a cultural center and then into studios. In the 1970s and 1980s the mill was reconstructed and adapted for new purposes. Today it is a place that resembles the past, but at the same time it has become a part of the present life. Note how different ages meet here - from mill operations to cultural events.

If you want to get to know this place in more detail, you can see its surroundings and imagine what it must have been like at the time of the restaurant or theatre. The mill is also a great place for photography - its simple architecture and natural surroundings create a unique atmosphere.

Before you leave us, we want to thank you for taking the time and attention to this place. Čertův mlýn is one of those places that reminds us of how history changes and how simple structures can become places with rich stories. If you liked what you saw here, you can move on to Liboci and discover other hidden pearls of this place.

When we meet again, maybe at some other interesting place. Today, however, we are going to say goodbye to this place, which has shown us how history can be transformed and what the simplest building can hide. Thank you for your attention and when I see you!