Pikartská věž, Medieval defense tower in Úštěk, Czech Republic
The rectangular tower stands four stories tall with sandstone block walls reaching nearly two meters in thickness and features a gabled shingle roof.
Built in 1428 by Hussite commander Václav Carda of Petrovic, the tower strengthened defenses of Úštěk Castle until a fire in 1859 reduced its top floor.
The name Pikartská comes from pikards, referring to members of a French religious movement and later used by Catholics to describe their Hussite opponents.
Access to the tower is available through a yellow-marked tourist trail from the town square, with the bus stop located 50 meters away.
The structure maintains its original medieval dry toilet, known as prevét, mounted on the exterior wall of the fortification building.
Location: Úštěk
Part of: City walls of Úštěk, Úštěk Castle
GPS coordinates: 50.58392,14.34348
Latest update: April 3, 2025 21:20
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