Small Bell Tower Pustevny

The Small Bell Tower Pustevny is a wooden bell tower located at a mountain saddle at 1018 meters elevation, built with timber shingles and traditional architectural elements. The structure serves as a focal point in this mountain landscape and is easily accessible from the nearby visitor center.

The bell tower was designed over 100 years ago by architect Dušan Jurkovič as part of an architectural ensemble in the Moravian-Silesian Beskids. It emerged during a period when regional mountain architecture was being actively cultivated and developed.

The structure reflects building traditions of the Valašsko region and shows typical elements of mountain architecture seen in these hills. It represents the craftsmanship that locals have practiced in this terrain for generations.

The tower sits near the cable car station and is a stop on common hiking routes through the region. The area is well-developed with clear pathways, so visitors can reach the site without difficulty.

The 1997 renovation relied on original architectural plans from archives in Bratislava to restore the structure to its original design. This reveals a cross-border effort to preserve this regional building.

Location: Prostřední Bečva

Creator: Dušan Jurkovič

Part of: Wallachian Open Air Museum

GPS coordinates: 49.48886,18.26514

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:10