Podolský přístav was built between 1867 and 1872.
A ‘přístav’ is a port. This one was originally built for rafts; around 1890, it gained a protective dam, and started to be used for sports vessels.
In 1894, the Czech Yacht Club set up a floating shipyard at the port. A German rowing club, Regatta, then built a shipyard on the southern shore.
This building is still present, and is used by the Faculty of Science of Charles University.
In 1912, the Czech Yacht Club built a clubhouse, created by the architect Ferdinand Šamonil; this is still present too.
The přístav is also a generally excellent place to take photos and be away from the crowds.
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