Belfry in Vepřek, Bell tower in Vepřek, Czech Republic

The Belfry in Vepřek is a structure made of wood and brickwork that rises from the village center with traditional rural architecture. Its mixed construction materials work together to support the bells and weathering that comes with centuries of use.

The belfry east of the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary was originally built in 1456. In 2002 the Lanostav company carried out its reconstruction. It is a half-timbered Baroque structure and has been protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

The belfry stands east of the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. Sources record three bells once hung on its braced frame: diameters of 930, 840 and 660 mm, the second decorated with a relief of Saint Peter. Two bells from the 15th and 16th centuries are reported hanging today.

The tower is easy to find in the village center and serves as a helpful landmark when exploring the area. Visitors can view the structure from multiple angles to appreciate its construction and design.

Three bells once hung on the timber braced frame inside: one 930 mm across and 680 mm tall, one 840 mm by 680 mm bearing a relief of Saint Peter, and one 660 mm by 500 mm. Sources now record two bells from the 15th and 16th centuries.