Gwareks' bell tower

The Gwareks' bell tower is a wooden structure located at the main square in Tarnowskie Góry with typical Silesian architectural features. The building stands as a recognizable landmark with its traditional construction visible from the town center.

The tower was built during the region's silver mining era as a practical way to signal the miners below ground. It received official monument status in 1966 and was registered in the regional preservation records.

The bell tower was closely tied to the lives of silver miners, whose work schedule was marked by the sound of its bells. The structure shows how much the community relied on this building as a central signal for daily activities.

The tower sits in the heart of town on a public square and is easily reached on foot from most areas. You can visit it during the day and use it as a reference point to explore other nearby historical sites.

The wooden construction dates from the mining era and shows craftsmanship techniques developed by local carpenters of that time. This building style has rarely survived intact, making the tower a rare example of regional construction methods from that period.

Location: Tarnowskie Góry

GPS coordinates: 50.44356,18.85272

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:25