ABOUT BELL TOWER IN TROJANOVICE
Trojanovice village is located in the north-eastern part of the Czech Republic, in Beskydy mountain range among mountains Radhošť, Noříčí and Velký Javorník. The population is around 2600. It is a picturesque place, attracting visitors not only because of tourist destinations, but also its beautiful landscapes and small architecture – small chapels, bell towers and statues. The most famous tourist destinations are Pustevny and Radhošť Mountain. The belfry Na Bystrém is located about a hundred meters west of the bus stop “Trojanovice, restaurace U šenku.”
Bell towers played an important role in the life of villages – their ringing rang in the morning, noon and evening, and also in case of serious events such as death or fire. They were places of prayers and consolation, but also of neighborly encounters.
Bell Tower Na Bystrém is one of the oldest in the village of Trojanovice. Its bell from 1796 is a cultural monument. Its original is in the archives of the local municipal office. There is a copy on the bell tower. The original of the bell tower was smaller and very simple. It was built into its present form in the 1950´s by carpenters Josef Káňa and Valentin Strandel.
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