Práchovna Tower (Powder tower) | mukolin.cz

Late gothic prism stone tower called Práchovna is situated on the rock bank of the river Labe. It was built in the first half of the 15th century and there was originally another fortification which was not preserved. In 16th and 17th century it was also used as a guarding tower from which it was possible to monitor the transport on the Labe. Later, the tower served as a warehouse of gunpowder which led to its name. During 19th century the tower lost the roof and it became run-down. After the reconstruction in 2006, the tower was opened to public as a view point thanks to the Town Information Centre.