chvaly pond

Maintained, except for the hustle and bustle of the surroundings

Chvalský pond is one of Prague's historic ponds. The first written information about the pond comes from the 18th century, when it is mentioned in connection with the mill. It is also recorded on maps from 1848, where it is clear that its area was larger than today. The reduction of the pond probably occurred during mud removal, when the sediments were rolled up to the upper part, and the surface area thus decreased. In addition to retaining water, it also served for fish farming and as a fire tank. In the 1970s, it even served as a swimming pool. In 2012, a complete revitalization and siltation took place, and the dam received a new wall. The pond is used for extensive fish farming, especially carp. It is released every autumn and is caught here. Chvaly pond is one of Prague's historic ponds. The 1st written information about it comes from the 18th century, when it is mentioned in connection with local mill. It is also recorded on maps from 1848, where its area was larger than today. The reduction of the pond probably occurred during mud removal, when the sediments were rolled up to the upper part, and the surface area thus decreased. In addition to retaining water, it also served for fish farming and as a fire tank. In the 1970s, it even served as a swimming pool. A complete revitalization and siltation took place in 2012, the dam received a new wall. The pond is used for extensive fish farming, especially carp.