📜 A historic 17th-century baroque water tower in Chrast, Czech Republic, now a popular lookout point.
🔍 Originally built in 1662 to supply water to the bishop's castle, it was renovated and opened to the public as a viewpoint in 2012.
panoramic views of Chrast, Podlažice, Kunětická hora, and on clear days, the Orlické and Krkonoše Mountains.
🏰 Explore a registered cultural monument with a rich history of water supply.
🆓 Enjoy free entry and learn from information panels inside about local water management.
🚶♀️ Easy access with a small parking area nearby.
limited panoramic views in some directions due to surrounding buildings and trees.
⛰️ Views might feel more intimate than grand, as the tower stands on slightly lower terrain.
🪜 Access involves 105 steps, which might be challenging for some visitors.
Absolutely free to enter and explore.
Open daily year-round:
☀️ Summer time (April-October): 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
❄️ Winter time (November-March): 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
A small parking area is available nearby on Na Pančavě or Chrašičká street.
Owned and operated by the town of Chrast.