Wieża widokowa na Biskupiej Kopie, Observation tower at Biskupska Kupa Mountain in Zlaté Hory, Czech Republic
Wieża widokowa na Biskupiej Kopie is an observation tower in Zlaté Hory, Czech Republic, featuring an octagonal stone structure with rounded corners. The 18-meter tall building stands at 890 meters elevation on Biskupska Kupa mountain.
The first viewing platform was built in 1875, followed by a wooden tower in 1890 and the current stone structure completed in 1898. This progression reflects the growing importance of the site as a vantage point during the late Austro-Hungarian period.
The tower bears the name Kaiser Franz Josef Warte, honoring the 50th anniversary of Emperor Franz Josef's reign over the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This name reflects the region's historical ties to Austria-Hungary and shapes how locals understand the place.
Visitors enter through an automated gate system and can explore the observation gallery where information panels explain the surrounding landscape. The upper platform is accessible to most visitors and provides unobstructed views in all directions.
On clear days, visitors can see four mountain ranges from the observation platform: the Jeseníky, Gold, Opawskie Mountains, and the distant Tatra peaks. This exceptional range makes it one of few spots where so many major ranges are visible simultaneously from a single vantage point.
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