Křemešník Hill 765 | observatory, chapel, pilgrimage

Czech Republic / Vysocina / Stritezh pod Kremesnikem /
 observatory, chapel, hill, pilgrimage
Křemešník hill and pilgrimage place is located on the Czech-Moravian Highlands, 9 km southeast of Pelhřimov city. At the top of a wooden hill (765 m) was built in the 1st mid of 18th century the Baroque church. On three sides around him, were built two chapels with the cloisters . This area has also led the cross road. Baroque chapel from 1689 guard a spring with healing water. The local spring water flows through argentiferrous ores and is weakly radioactive. About 400 meters from the church is a steel observatory usually open to tourists, allowing views in all directions.
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Coordinates:   49°24'14"N   15°19'31"E
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