Black Tower, Medieval bell tower in České Budějovice, Czech Republic
The 72-meter-tall stone tower features Gothic architecture in its lower section and Renaissance elements in its upper part, with an observation deck.
Built between 1549 and 1577, the tower initially functioned as a watchtower where guards monitored the city for potential fires and external threats.
The tower houses six bells, including the massive Bummerin from 1723, weighing 3.5 tons, which rings during important ceremonies and celebrations.
Visitors can climb 225 steps to reach the observation platform at 46 meters, offering views across České Budějovice and the surrounding region.
The tower received its name around 1890 when the stone exterior darkened due to air pollution after the last remnants of painted plaster fell off.
Location: České Budějovice 1
Inception: 16 century
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Phone: +420386352508
GPS coordinates: 48.97553,14.47569
Latest update: May 19, 2025 14:41
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