Rozhledna Rumburak, Observation tower in Bítov, Czech Republic.
Rozhledna Rumburak is a 30-metre brick prism-shaped observation tower on the southern slope of Velký kopec at 494 m above sea level, east of Bítov Castle. Its wooden viewing gallery sits at 26 m and is reached by 146 steps.
The tower was built by the Pysko couple as part of their restaurant and guesthouse, from autumn 2008 to June 2009, at an estimated cost of 4 million Czech crowns. It opened on 4 July 2009 and was named after the couple's pet bird.
The tower serves as a gathering place for nature lovers and photographers who come to capture the South Moravian landscape. Locals and visitors use it as a starting point for exploring walking routes and discussing wildlife in the area.
Access to the viewing platform is by climbing internal stairs. The best time to visit is during clear weather when visibility extends farthest across the landscape.
The tower is named after Rumburak, the pet bird of the Pysko couple who own the restaurant and guesthouse below it. The lookout was opened on 4 July 2009 after construction from autumn 2008 to June 2009, at an estimated cost of 4 million Czech crowns.
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