Prague-Troja Canoeing Centre
The Prague Canoeing Centre is one of the most frequently used venues for international canoe slalom competition. Built in 1983 in Czechoslovakia, it diverts water around a 3.6 metres dam at Troja on the Vltava river in Prague.
- Type: Canal
- Description: artificial whitewater course in Prague, Czech Republic
- Also known as: “Centrum vodních sportů Praha – Troja”, “Slalomový kanál v Troji”, “Trojsky kanal”, “Trojský kanoistický kanál”, and “White Water Sport Centre Prague”
Places of Interest
Highlights: National Gallery in Prague - Trade Fair Palace and Sportovní hala Fortuna.
National Gallery in Prague - Trade Fair Palace
Museum
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Prague-Troja and Bubeneč.
Prague-Troja Canoeing Centre
- Categories: artificial whitewater and body of water
- Location: Prague, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
50.11276° or 50° 6′ 46″ north
Longitude
14.42591° or 14° 25′ 33″ east
Elevation
178 metres (584 feet)
Open location code
9F2P4C7G+49
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Prague-Troja Canoeing Centre” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Trojský kanál”
- Czech: “Slalomová dráha Troja”
- French: “Prague-Troja Canoeing Centre”
- German: “Trojský kanál”
- Slovak: “Trojský kanál”
- Swedish: “Trojský kanál”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Troja and Pelc-Tyrolka.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Stromovka and Praha-Holešovice Railway Station.
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