Dílny a depo Castle
Dílny a depo in the municipality Skalná, district Cheb, Karlovarský kraj, is a ground-floor technical object from the 1930s. It was built as a base of motor narrow-track operation of a former mining company. It is a protected monument and part of a complex where there were other operations in the past with a sorting room and a clay drying room.
This monument is remarkable with its technical value and historical context. It was created when the mining industry developed in the region. Dílny a depo served as a base for motor narrow-track operation, which was an important part of the mining company.
The architecture of workshops and depot is characteristic of technical objects from the 1930s. The building is built from concrete and has simple, functional available. The actual construction is ground floor and has no significant architectural elements.
In the past, the owner of the workshops and the depot was the company that operated the mining company. Later, the company was nationalized and the building became subject to the administration of state authorities. In the 1990s, the building was abandoned and decayed.
Today, the workshop and depot are protected as a cultural monument and accessible to the public. It is an interesting example of the technical equipment of the mining industry in the 1930's and its importance for the development of the region.
Then and now
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Historical milestones
- 30th years of the 20th century
- Establishment of workshops and depot as a background for motor narrow-track operation
- 30th years of the 20th century
- Status of the concrete object
- 90th year of the 20th century
- The object was abandoned and decayed
- 20th century
- Nationalisation of a company operating a mining undertaking
- 20th century
- Development of mining industry in the region
Points of interest
- In the area of the former mining plant there was also a clay oven, which was part of the workshop and depot complex.
- At the time of its creation, the workshop and depot were part of an extensive complex, which included a sorting room.
- In the 1990s, the workshop and depot were abandoned and began to decay.
- Dílny a depo is a protected monument and is open to the public.
- The building is an example of the technical equipment of the mining industry in the 1930's.
Guide
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Welcome. You are standing in front of the Workshops and the depot, a historic monument from the 1930s. It is a ground-floor technical object that was built as a base for the motor narrow-track operation of a former mining company. Located in the village of Skalná, in the district of Cheb, in the Karlovy Vary Region. The monument is protected as a cultural asset.
Let's move on to the historical context. Dílny a depo was built when the mining industry developed in the region. At that time it was important to have a well-organized background for the operation of mining machinery and equipment. And that was the task of this building.
Now pay attention to the architecture. Dílny a depo are built at the time typical of industrial objects. Look at the facade where you can see the windows and doors. Note that the facade is decorated with simple ornaments. That's typical of architecture back then.
Let's move on to the historical figures that connect to this place. Unfortunately, there is no name in the background of a historical personality that would be associated with the Workshops and the depot.
There is one interesting thing that will interest you. Dílny a depo is a protected monument, but their history is still unknown. This means that there are many questions that remain unanswered.
Thank you for your attention. If you are interested in further exploring the Workshops and the depot, you can look at it and try to estimate what could have happened here based on what you see.
Tips for visitors
The best time to visit is when the object is open so that it can be viewed from the inside.
Parking is possible in the parking lot near the building or nearby.
It is advisable to take the lamp with you, because some spaces can only be illuminated by a weak daylight light.
Photography is permitted, but any restrictions that are given on-site should be respected.
The surrounding area is a nature reserve that is suitable for walks and nature observation.
For kids
Imagine going back 107166 years until our ancestors started building their first castles and cities. This place where Dílny a depo stands today was once the real center of the life of our ancient grandmothers and grandfathers.
Who lived here? They were people who worked in agriculture, hunted and collected fruit. At that time there was almost nothing we know today: no houses, no streets, only forests and meadows. But our ancestors were great builders and quickly started building the first wooden buildings.
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Nearby
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‡ Historical monuments
- Herrengräber (7.5 km)
- Kapellenruine St. Ursula (7.8 km)
- Cheb Museum (9.0 km - King George Square of Podebrad 3)
- Cheb Castle (9.0 km)
- Memorial to victims of the First World War (9.2 km)
- Gallery 4 (9.3 km - Franciscan Square 30 / 1)
- Duelldenkmal (10.2 km)
- Goethe (10.9 km)
Restaurant and catering
- Stone (2.5 km)
- Bronze ducat (3.6 km)
- Restaurant & Cafe Schloss (7.4 km - Schloßplatz 1)
- Stop CaffexZ3ZX (8.5 km)
- U KataxZ3ZX (9.2 km - Jewish 17)
- Dejavu (9.3 km - Liberties 543 / 7)
- U right hand (9.6 km)
- Pizzeria Tomino (10.1 km)
Accommodation
- Penzion Selské dvovor (2.3 km)
- Castle Vildstejn (3.3 km)
- Retro-Camp Tršnice (4.5 km)
- Tršnice (5.1 km)
- Otava (5.7 km)
- Guesthouse Seeberg (9.0 km - Island 2)
- Resort Stein (9.3 km - 10)
- Reisemobilstellplatz Freibad Bad Brambach (9.5 km)
› Rental and sports
- Hard Core Gym (5.3 km)
- Kartarena Cheb (8.7 km)
- Sportisimo (9.0 km)
- Lane centrum (9.0 km)
- Better Fitness (9.2 km - Comenius 7)
- Sport Flori (9.4 km - Valdštejnova 8)
- Swimming pool Chetes (9.7 km)
- Hervis (9.9 km)
© Tourism and nature
- Imperial spring (1.1 km)
- Kyselka (5.2 km)
- Hahnenpfalz (7.6 km)
- Chamber high (8.0 km)
- Kapellenberg (8.1 km)
- Rock body (8.1 km)
- Galgenberg (10.3 km)
- Christians Ruh (11.4 km)
Accommodation nearby
Themed route
Route Skalná and its surroundings
1. Dílny a depo (Skalná) - main destination of the route. Dílny a depo are part of the castle in Skalné and represent a unique complex of historical workshops and depots that have been used in the past for the production and maintenance of vehicles and machines. There are extensive collections of historical vehicles, machines and tools, which represent an important part of the region's technical heritage. 2. Church of St. Bartholomew (Skalná). The Church of St. Bartholomew is a dominant village Skalná and stands in its centre. It is a beautiful and well preserved church that is worth visiting for its historical value and the peaceful atmosphere it offers. 3. St. John Nepomuk Chapel (Skalná). The chapel of St. John Nepomuk is located near the church of St. Bartholomew and is another important monument in Skalné. It is a small but beautiful chapel that is worth visiting for its unique architecture and peaceful atmosphere. 4. Castle Skalná (Skalná). The castle Skalná is a historical monument located in the heart of the village Skalná. It is a beautiful and well preserved castle that is worth visiting for its historical value and the peaceful atmosphere it offers.
Seasonal recommendations
Spring:
Volunteers prepare for the area in front of the flower exhibition area, which are in full bloom. The atmosphere is relaxed and full of life.
Spring is an ideal time to visit Dílny a depo because there are still relatively few tourists. We recommend visiting the premises later in the afternoon when the sun is already the strongest and the light is ideal for photography.
Summer:
In the main summer season, a large number of visitors will gather in front of the area. The atmosphere is alive and full of people.
Summer is an ideal time to visit Dílny a depo because there is enough time to inspect all the exhibitions. We recommend visiting the premises early in the morning to avoid crowds.
Autumn:
In the autumn period, you can see the beautiful autumn forest in front of the area. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed.
Autumn is an ideal time to visit Dílny a depo because there is still pleasant weather and relatively few tourists. We recommend visiting the premises later in the afternoon when the sun is already the strongest and the light is ideal for photography.
Winter:
In winter you can see a beautiful snow cover in the area outside the area. The atmosphere is calm and calm.
Winter is an ideal time to visit Dílny a depo because there are shorter opening times. We recommend visiting the premises early in the morning to avoid large crowds and to have sufficient time to explore all exhibitions.
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