Chrudim-Hlinsko Region - Observation towers and sight-seeing locations

Observation towers and sight-seeing locations

• Košumberk - castle ruins and chateau
  The castle is first mentioned in 1318 and following a fire in 1573 was rebuilt in the Renaissance style. In the second half of the 16th century a Czech Brotherhood school was founded at Košumberk to educate young Protestant nobles (later including, among others, the famous warrior Albrecht of Waldstein). In 1684 Košumberk passed into the ownership of the Jesuit college in Hradec Králové, which established its residence next to the pilgrimage church. After the abolishment of the Jesuit Order the...
  Telephone: 469672191, 469671101
  Address: Košumberk 1, 538 54, Luže
  
• The Museum of Marionette culture in Chrudim
  (opened from 6/22/2012)
  
  The Museum of Puppets in Chrudim was opened in 1972. It is resided in marvelous renaissance building which was built in 1573-1576 by a townsman of Chrudim - Matěj Mydlář. His son Daniel had a little tower with a minaret built onto it. The museum collects and files the documents about the evolution of the Czech and the world puppetry and presents it to public.
  Telephone: 469620310
  Address: Břetislavova 74, 537 60, Chrudim
  
• Boiika - wooden lookout tower
  A 14.5 metre high wooden observation tower with an outlook platform at the height of 11 metres (32 stairs) offering panoramic views of the Krkonoše Mts., the Orlické Mts., the Králický Sněžník massif, the Jeseníky Mts., as well as Chrudim, Pardubice with Mt. Kunětická, and Hradec Králové.
  Telephone: 469677566
  Address: 53825, České Lhotice
  
• Lichnice (Lichtenburk) - castle ruins
  The founding of the castle dates to 1261; in 1410 the castle acquired royal status. In 1610 Lichnice burned down, in 1646 it was captured by the Swedes, and following the Thirty Years War the castle was demolished on orders from Ferdinand III. The castle ruins and a small exhibition regarding its history and owners are the last monuments recalling the former significance of the Lichtenberg family residence. The tower offers a beautiful view of the surrounding area.
  Telephone: 724179933, 469611135
  Address: 53843, Třemošnice
  
• Lookout tower Bára on Čertova rock
  Viewing tower in the shape of an original triangular pyramid by architect Martin Rajniš, which is made from planks stacked on top of one another so that they hold together with their own weight.
  Telephone: 469645235
  Address: 53701, Chrudim
  
• Poklona - Holy Trinity column
  A three-sided, approximately 8 metre high Holy Trinity Column from the first half of the 18th century. The column is built on a slate hillside, which is protected territory. The column is decorated with Baroque sculptures and the site offers visitors a magnificent view of Luže, Košumberk, and the distant surrounding areas. There are a number of legends connected to the location.
  Telephone: 469671507
  Address: Střemošice, 538 54, Luže
  
• Jahůdka lookout tower
  The wooden lookout tower is 12m high and consists of three viewing platforms placed on top of each other. During favourable weather it offers a beautiful view of the Orlicky Mountains and the city Luže.
  Address: Luže - Bělá
  
• Vojtěchov observation tower
  The erection of the observation tower was launched in 2008 on the hill referred to as Na Hrbovatkach, at an altitude of 589.9 m above sea level. The structure is formed by a metal structure, which is clad in concrete and stone up to the height of two storeys. The total height of the observation tower is 16.35 m, the last viewing terrace is at a height of 11.7 m and 59 steps lead to it.
  Telephone: 721609957
  Address: 539 01, Vojtěchov
  
• Zuberský kopec - iron lookout tower
  In 2004 a 55 metre steel communication tower with wooden facing in the lower part was opened to the public southwest of Trhová Kamenice. This observation tower became a distinct dominant feature of the Železné Mts., which are easily visible from the tower’s observation deck located at the height of 38 metres (182 stairs). Under good visibility it is possible to see the Krkonoše Mts., the Orlické Mts., and the Bohemia-Moravian Highlands.
  Telephone: 469333101
  Address: Zubří, 53952, Trhová Kamenice
  
• Na Kopečku observation tower
  A wooden observation tower on a stone foundation, which Mr. Bohunek built in his very own garden. According to legend, a fortress once stood here, which served as an army warning post until the 1st half of the 16th century.
  Telephone: 603167377
  Address: č.p. 27, 53843, Lipovec, Licoměřice
  
• Chlum Observation Tower
  Remains of a stone observation tower on the southeast slope of Hura Peak. At present, the tower is lacking the wooden walkway, however, remains of the walls have been preserved and the surroundings are maintained by the activities of the civic association Altus.
  Address: Slatiňany - Kochánovice
  
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