📜 Dominant landmark of České Budějovice, built 1550-1577 to express the city's economic boom. 🔍 Originally served as a bell tower and watchtower, continuously guarding the city from fire. # Why Go 🏙️ Panoramic views of České Budějovice and surroundings from 46 meters high. 🪜 Climb 225 mostly wooden stairs to the gallery for stunning city views. 🔔 Explore 6 bells inside, including the massive 3.5-ton Bummerin. 🔥 Discover the tower's past as a fire watch station, where a watchman lived with his family, pulling water with a windlass and even keeping small animals like geese and rabbits. 🏛️ Admire the unique architecture, blending Gothic lower floors with Renaissance upper sections, built between 1550 and 1577. # Why Avoid 🚶‍♀️ Requires climbing 225 steps, which might be challenging for some visitors. 🚫 Limited accessibility for strollers or wheelchairs due to the stairs. # Cost 💰 Adults 40 Kč, children 20 Kč. # Hours 🕒 Daily 10:00 – 18:00, closed Mondays.