Kaitzbach, Sluices and Latrines - 800 Years of Dresden's Drainage History

Name: Kaitzbach, Sluices and Latrines - 800 Years of Dresden's Drainage History
Start: 2026-06-22T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-22T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Zentralbibliothek im Kulturpalast

took place · 22 Jun 2026

Zentralbibliothek im Kulturpalast, Dresden, Germany

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Kaitzbach, Sluices and Latrines - 800 Years of Dresden's Drainage History — Zentralbibliothek im Kulturpalast, Dresden

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A lecture dedicated to 800 years of Dresden's drainage and sewage history. From medieval ditches and latrines to modern sluices and sewer networks, speakers will trace the fascinating evolution of the city's water infrastructure along the Elbe.

About the venue: Zentralbibliothek im Kulturpalast

The Zentralbibliothek im Kulturpalast is Dresden's main public library, housed inside the landmark Kulturpalast concert hall on Altmarkt. Reopened in 2017 after a major renovation, it shares the building with the Dresdner Philharmonie. The library hosts readings, lectures and cultural events alongside its everyday role as a lending and reference library.

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