Křižohorka - Czech republic

Lookout tower

Křižohorka
Locality type: Lookout tower
Continent: Europe
State (country): Czech republic
Place: Křížová hill

Křižohorka

It is new built look out tower, open for public in 2007. The building  would remind ancient time period of history of the hill. Křížová hora (Cross Hill), where the look out tower is situated, was an important shrine in past, where thousands of people gathered during pilgrimage. The way up to Křížová hora is bordered with sandstone crosses. They are being restored at present.

After mounting to the look out tower, a unique view is to be offered, for instant at Červenovodské údolí (Red-Water Valley), on top of Suchý vrch (Dry Hill) or Buková hora (Beech-tree Hill). You can also see Kralický Sněžník, provided favourable weather conditions are available.

Technical parametres:

Total height of look-out-tower: 25 metres

Height of view´s floor: 22 metres

Stage Nos. upstairs: 130

Supporting construction:  tower:  iron-concrete tubus with wooden groin construction

                                                gallery: iron-concrete

Total costs: CZK 7,2 millions

Text: Václav Zamba

Photo: google

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Today:monday 21. 5. 2012
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