White tower / White tower

The White Tower is one of the most important guard monuments. It is the dominant feature of the city, and according to it, Strážnice is called "the city under the white tower" in literary works. It served as a watchtower and its creation is associated with the beginnings of the city. The book guide of the town of Strážnice lists its age as 600 - 800 years. In its present form, however, it is of much younger origin. Two documents from the years...