Bell tower at the Vlašské boudy

The wooden bell tower is located in the middle of the Krkonoš village of Vlašské boudy.
The structure, with a rectangular floor plan, follows the sloping terrain. The entrance faces the approaching pilgrims from the valley.
The space in front of the bell tower offers a beautiful view of the valley. It is a meeting place for the local residents and a resting spot for hikers. People can take shelter in the bell tower from harsh weather, quiet down, and feel the atmosphere of the interior, which changes according to the light conditions.
The timbered structure is built in the spirit of the local traditional buildings.
The foundations and stairs to the bell tower are made of dry stone masonry, complemented by concrete pillars. The timber for the walls and roof comes from Krkonoš spruces. Oak wood is used for the more stressed parts of the building, and the shingles are made of larch. In the back wall of the bell tower, where the clay filling is typically found between the timbers of timbered walls, glass strips are inserted.
The interior is adorned with wooden reliefs and glass elements. In the construction of the timbered roof, we find crystal stars and a relief of a flying dove. Above the entrance to the bell tower is an ancient symbol of a drafting compass rose. The bell tower is topped with a wrought iron cross.