Observation tower

On the site of today's observation tower was originally a wooden gazebo, with which the company Vltavotýnsko Mary M. (owner circular brick factories), presented in 1922 at the District exhibition in Tyn nad Vltavou. Pavilion then bought a local plantation and beautification association for 6,000 crowns, and set it up as a lookout on a rock above the Vltava River, where he was a nice view of the city. On-site pavilion was in the 30s of the 20th century. storey tower built of reinforced concrete, probably designed by local architect Jaroslav Wars.

Near the tower stood originally town gallows still remained here the name of fairness. Interesting history can also boast the path to the tower, today Alley Peace, formerly Princess Stefanie alley. Alley was planted in honor of the Belgian Princess Stefanie on the occasion of her marriage to Crown Prince Rudolf of Habsburg in the year. 1881. Most limes in the alley is more than a hundred years old. Since the tower is a leisurely stroll to the confluence of the Vltava and Lužnice.

The tower is a nice view of the river and the town Tyn nad Vltavou, visibility is best in spring and winter months, when the side of the river are covered with vegetation.

The tower on Semence is possible to get from the city center Tyršova street near Sokol turn left and continue Alejí Peace red trail to the lookout tower (1.5 km). Red trail leads further to Koloděj above the river and along the Lužnice Bechyně.

GPS coordinates: Loc: 49 ° 13 '50.146 "N, 14 ° 24 36.366' E