Tower of the Church of Saint James the Greater , Ceská Kamenice, Czech Republic
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vraatja
N 50° 47.916 E 014° 25.038
33U E 458935 N 5627590
Amazing vistas from 38 meters high observatory on the Church of Saint James the Greater in Ceská Kamenice
Waymark Code: WMA8ED
Location: Ústecký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 12/02/2010
Views: 109
"Navštivte vež" (i.e. Visit the Tower)- it proclaims big banner on the railing around the observatory deck on the Tower of the Church of Saint James the Greater in Ceská Kamenice to attract tourist visiting the beutiful old town which can be found 20 kms north-east of Decín on the boundary of Elbe sandstones, Lusetian mountains and Ceské Stredohorí ("Bohemian Middle mountains").
Tower originates from the years 1552-1555, originaly it stood alone as watchtower and part of urban fortification, after rebuilding in 1605 it was connected to church as belfry. Interested tourist can climb the former watchtower and admire beautiful views over town's surroundings.
Height of Look-Out Tower in feet: 144.00
Difficulty: 
Opening times and fees:
from June 1 to September 30
We - Sun (10:00 - 16:000)
Entrance fee - 30 Czech Crowns (~ 1.5 Euro)
od června do září,
středa až neděle od 10:00 do 16:00 hod.
Vstupné: 30,- Kč
Parking Area: N 50° 47.980 E 014° 25.002
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Visit Instructions:
Please log only if you have been up there and you must include a photo of the scenic view from the top.