The tower very well reflects the spirit of the ancient city with a centuries-old history, harmoniously fitting into the architectural design of the area and complementing it with its own unique originality. In addition, the Jindř ich Tower is now a new center of cultural life in Prague.
Here you can witness a unique concert of bell music or theatrical performance, visit the historical exhibition, which tells about all the Prague city towers, appreciate the original interior of the tower spans, passages and corridors, look at the city from the observation deck located at the top, or have a drink cup of coffee in a local cafe.
The expansion of Prague's city limits and the construction of the New Town in the 15th century were combined with the need to build a parish church for the inhabitants of this area, which was soon built together with the parish school, priest's house and bell tower.
The church was consecrated in honor of St. Jindrich and St. Kunguty, as a result of numerous reconstructions over the centuries, it is now a fairly simple neo-Gothic building.
But the bell tower, despite significant alterations, has not lost its charm and is still considered one of the outstanding Gothic architectural monuments of Prague. It was built in 1472-1476, the building material was sandstone. Initially, it was covered with a wooden roof and was used only for its intended purpose. In 1577 a clock decorated with funny figures was installed on the bell tower.
In 1648, during the Swedish siege of the city, the tower was used as a defensive object and suffered significant damage. After a fire in 1745, it was decided to rebuild the bell tower in the Baroque style. And in 1801 a strong hurricane swept over the city, which led to the destruction of the roof of the Jindř iš Tower.
From 1878 to 1880.
the city authorities carried out a complete reconstruction of the tower. First of all, she was given back her gothic look. In 1879, a new beautiful, with small sharp spiers, chisel-shaped roof organically fit into the Gothic silhouette of the tower, which was built under the direction of city architect Joseph Moker. A new watch was installed, stricter in its design. The battle of the chimes, consisting of ten different-sounding bells, can be heard only inside the tower.
Today, the Jindř iš Tower is the tallest stone bell tower in Prague, about 67 meters high. The tower has only 10 floors. On the ground floor there is a reception and a cafe, the second floor is occupied by exhibition space. On the third and fourth floors are shopping malls and clubs. The fifth floor is dedicated to the bathroom. On the sixth floor there is a museum of Prague towers, which is open to the public every day from 9.00 to 18.00.
The seventh, eighth and ninth floors are occupied by the stylish restaurant "Bell Tower", and on the tenth, top floor you will find an observation deck, which offers stunning views of the city.
There is a unique musical instrument on the site, consisting of ten bells - a carillon, made by master bell ringer Manoushko from Zbraslav. Here, every year in May, mini-concerts of the bell begin.
Here you can witness a unique concert of bell music or theatrical performance, visit the historical exhibition, which tells about all the Prague city towers, appreciate the original interior of the tower spans, passages and corridors, look at the city from the observation deck located at the top, or have a drink cup of coffee in a local cafe.
The expansion of Prague's city limits and the construction of the New Town in the 15th century were combined with the need to build a parish church for the inhabitants of this area, which was soon built together with the parish school, priest's house and bell tower.
The church was consecrated in honor of St. Jindrich and St. Kunguty, as a result of numerous reconstructions over the centuries, it is now a fairly simple neo-Gothic building.
But the bell tower, despite significant alterations, has not lost its charm and is still considered one of the outstanding Gothic architectural monuments of Prague. It was built in 1472-1476, the building material was sandstone. Initially, it was covered with a wooden roof and was used only for its intended purpose. In 1577 a clock decorated with funny figures was installed on the bell tower.
In 1648, during the Swedish siege of the city, the tower was used as a defensive object and suffered significant damage. After a fire in 1745, it was decided to rebuild the bell tower in the Baroque style. And in 1801 a strong hurricane swept over the city, which led to the destruction of the roof of the Jindř iš Tower.
From 1878 to 1880.
the city authorities carried out a complete reconstruction of the tower. First of all, she was given back her gothic look. In 1879, a new beautiful, with small sharp spiers, chisel-shaped roof organically fit into the Gothic silhouette of the tower, which was built under the direction of city architect Joseph Moker. A new watch was installed, stricter in its design. The battle of the chimes, consisting of ten different-sounding bells, can be heard only inside the tower.
Today, the Jindř iš Tower is the tallest stone bell tower in Prague, about 67 meters high. The tower has only 10 floors. On the ground floor there is a reception and a cafe, the second floor is occupied by exhibition space. On the third and fourth floors are shopping malls and clubs. The fifth floor is dedicated to the bathroom. On the sixth floor there is a museum of Prague towers, which is open to the public every day from 9.00 to 18.00.
The seventh, eighth and ninth floors are occupied by the stylish restaurant "Bell Tower", and on the tenth, top floor you will find an observation deck, which offers stunning views of the city.
There is a unique musical instrument on the site, consisting of ten bells - a carillon, made by master bell ringer Manoushko from Zbraslav. Here, every year in May, mini-concerts of the bell begin.
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