Silver Bells Tower, Medieval bell tower at Wawel Cathedral in Krakow, Poland.
The Silver Bells Tower is a tower at Wawel Cathedral in Krakow and rises from a lower stone section through a rectangular brick body topped with a pyramid roof. The structure houses four distinct bells mounted within its interior, each serving specific ceremonial purposes.
The lower stone section dates to the first half of the 12th century from the original Hermanowska Cathedral period. The tower expanded over subsequent centuries as new bells were added, with its most recent addition coming in the early 21st century.
The tower contains bells that have called the faithful to prayer for centuries and mark the rhythm of daily life at the cathedral. These bells remain central to the spiritual identity of this sacred place, shaping how people experience their time here.
The tower is visible from the cathedral grounds and its bells can be heard ringing at regular times throughout the day. Plan your visit to experience the bells during their regular ringing times while exploring the cathedral area and its surrounding spaces.
One of the bells in the tower was cast in the high Middle Ages and remains in active use today. This makes the structure home to one of the oldest functioning bells still ringing within the entire cathedral complex.
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