Architecturally Speaking
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The Castle Tower in Cesky Krumlov is probably the most symbolic piece of architecture in the town. From different look out points, to bridges, to streets, tourists stop to take pictures of the tower as it stands proudly against the blue sky. Every depiction of the town on any form of souvenir isn’t without the tower in some form or fashion.
Standing at 54.5 m, the tower is similar to the castle in that it contains different eras of architecture in its building. The base was started in Gothic style in the mid 13th century, however, the top— completed in 1581— is finished in a Renaissance style.
I was able to climb the tower during our trip, and the 162 steps were worth it to see the view from the top. From the tower, you can see the whole city, snug in the crook of the Vltava river. The rustic orange roofs, the few bridges crossing the river, and the ant-sized tourists puttering around the city. It was truly one of my favorite sites of the trip.
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