Story across centuries
History of Jindřišská Tower
Jindřišská Tower is the original bell tower of the Church of St. Henry and St. Cunegund, located between Jindřišská Street and the southwestern tip of Senovážné Square in Prague's New Town.
Unique location
Tallest free-standing bell tower in Prague
Jindřišská Tower is the original bell tower of the Church of St. Henry and St. Cunegund, located between Jindřišská Street and the southwestern tip of Senovážné Square in Prague's New Town. It reaches a height of 65.7 metres, making it the tallest free-standing bell tower in Prague. The Jindřišská tram stop of the Prague Integrated Transport system is located directly in front of the tower. Jindřišská Tower is one of Prague's oldest monuments. It is located in Prague 1 in the Old Town and is protected as a cultural monument. The tower was built in 1476 and is one of the most significant monuments in the Old Town. In 1992 it was declared a national cultural monument.
15th century
Origin of the tower
Jindřišská Tower is the original bell tower of the Church of St. Henry and St. Cunegund, located between Jindřišská Street and Senovážné Square in Prague's New Town. It reaches a height of 65.7 metres.
Heritage protection
Cultural monument
Jindřišská Tower is one of Prague's oldest monuments. It is located in Prague 1 in the Old Town and is protected as a cultural monument. The tower was built in 1476.
Since 1992
National cultural monument
In 1992 it was declared a national cultural monument. The Jindřišská tram stop is located directly in front of the tower.
Current state
Modern reconstruction and new life of the tower
At the turn of the millennium, the object underwent further modernisation, which gave the tower a new life. A separate modern construction was built into the interior of the tower, which transformed the space into an exhibition and viewing area. This unique architectural concept – a separate free-standing building inserted into the historical shell of the tower – is a unique world phenomenon.
