Sněžka or Śnieżka is a mountain on the border between the Czech Republic and Poland, the most prominent point of the Silesian Ridge in the Krkonoše mountains. At 1,602 metres (5,260 ft), its summit is the highest point in the Czech Republic. One side of the mountain is in Poland; the other belongs to the Czech Republic. A wooden weather station was built on the mountaintop ca. 1900, being the only such station in Central Europe. In early 2009 Polish observatory suffered serious damage to the upper disc as a result of extreme weather and structural failure. Fast response from Technical University of Wrocław saved two remaining disc from taking any damage. The restaurant and meteo offices were reopened soon after the construction team had finished clearing the debris and securing what's left of the observatory. After detailed expertise it was decided that no further damage will occur and the building will be restored to its previous state.
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