Bell tower in Vyskeř, Bell tower in Vyskeř, Czech Republic

The bell tower in Vyskeř is a free-standing stepped wooden structure on an octagonal plan, resting on a stone masonry base and topped by a slender shingled pyramid roof. The lower part is log-built; above it the shingled roof narrows toward a vertically boarded post frame braced with St Andrew's crosses, each oak post supported by a pair of slanting struts. Inside this frame sits a separate bell chamber with bell windows closed by wooden shutters.

The bell tower was built in 1750, replacing an earlier bell house from 1504; around that time its frame was reinforced to hang a second bell. In 1830 it was rebuilt and its shingle cladding replaced with vertical boards, and in 1940 the shingles and some posts were renewed and the structure underpinned with masonry. It is a protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

The bell tower stands in the village center and shows how important wooden structures were to Czech rural communities. The way it was built reveals the craftsmanship that local builders passed down through generations.

The tower is easy to reach on foot in the village center, and the coordinates 50.530206, 15.159401 help with exact navigation. It is best to explore the surrounding area to get the clearest view of the wooden structure and its details.

The tower is made entirely of wood, making it a rare example of village architecture where wood was the preferred building material. This rarity makes it a valuable record of local building traditions and craftsmanship.