View Tower and Ossuary of the Church of Sts. Peter and Paul
Vyhlídková věž kostela sv. Petra a Pavla
The View Tower and Ossuary of Sts. Peter and Paul are dominant features of Mělník, offering panoramic views from the tower and historical insights into the ossuary. The Gothic tower, completed in 1488, is one of the oldest and highest church towers in Bohemia. Visitors can explore historic features, bells, and the ossuary.

📜 Historic Gothic tower and ossuary with panoramic views of Mělník.
🔍 Discover centuries of history, from 15th-century construction to unique architectural details.

Why Go

🏞️ Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from 37 meters high, including Labe and Vltava river confluence.
🏰 Explore a significant Gothic structure, one of Bohemia's oldest and highest church towers, built 1483-1488.
🔔 See historic bells, original clockworks, and a baroque dome from the 17th century.
👑 Discover a sandstone relief of the Bohemian Kingdom coat of arms.
✍️ Learn about the cryptogram revealing Johann Spiess from Frankfurt as the builder.
🪜 Ascend 236 steps for a rewarding historical and scenic experience.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Requires climbing 236 stairs, which might be challenging for some visitors.

Cost

💰 Standard admission: 60 Kč, discounted: 30 Kč.

Hours

🕒 Daily, hours vary by season; last entry 30 minutes before closing.

🤝 Group Bookings

👥 Guided tours available for groups larger than 15 people.

📍 Location

📍 Located at Na Vyhlídce 18, 276 01 Mělník.