Lake Malta
| Lake Malta | ||
|---|---|---|
Primary inflows Cybina | | |
| Primary outflows | Cybina | |
| Basin countries | Poland | |
| Max. length | 2.2 km (1.4 mi) | |
| Max. width | 0.46 km (0.29 mi) | |
| Surface area | 0.64 km2 (0.25 sq mi) | |
| Average depth | 3.1 m (10 ft) | |
| Max. depth | 5 m (16 ft) | |
Lake Malta, known also as the Maltański Reservoir,[1] is an artificial lake in Poznań, Poland. It was formed in 1952 as a result of the damming of the Cybina River. It is about 2.2 km long (with the circuit of 5,6 km), which makes the lake the biggest man-made lake of the city. The water is 3.1 m deep on average with a maximum about 5 m. There are a number of recreational attractions along the edge of the lake including:
- an artificial ski slope,
- an artificial ice rink,
- a zoological garden,
- narrow gauge railway,
- the Mound of Freedom,
- seasonal bikes rental - MaltaBike
The lake also has one of the oldest man-made
The lake also gives its name to the Malta theatre festival, held in Poznań annually in June, with some of the shows taking place next to the lake.
The name of the lake comes from the
Because of the importance of the lake for the city of Poznań, various methods to improve its water quality have been investigated.[2]
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The Mound of Freedom and artificial ski slope "Malta-ski" -
The bottom of the lake during winter 2004/2005. The Cybina river is visible.
References
- ^ Gołdyn R., Kozak A., Kostka K. 1994. Causes of changes in the water quality of the restored Maltański Reservoir in Poznań. In: Gołdyn R. (ed.) Protection of the water of the catchment area of the river Cybina. Poznań: Poznańskie Towarzystwo Przyjaciół Nauk (PTPN), pp. 33-58.
- ^ Gołdyn R. (ed.) Protection of the water of the catchment area of the river Cybina. Poznań: Poznańskie Towarzystwo Przyjaciół Nauk (PTPN).
External links
Media related to Lake Malta, Poznań at Wikimedia Commons
