Knight's Tower in Bystrzyca Kłodzka

The Knights' Tower in Bystrzyca Kłodzka is a fortified tower dating back to 1580. Initially part of the town's medieval defensive walls, it has served as the bell tower of the Evangelical church since 1843. Its foundations measure 4.5 by 4.5 meters. The structure originally featured a wooden roof, which was later replaced with a brick pyramid-shaped spire. On the side facing Rycerska Street, there is a Gothic pointed-arch portal with remnants of stone corbels, and the walls are equipped with narrow arrow slits. During the conversion of the tower into a bell tower, double pointed-arch windows and a crowning cornice were added, topped with a cross featuring a finial. The interior is adorned with an original bell from the early 19th century. In the past, it was known as the Raven, Black, or Butchers' Tower, with the latter name possibly referring to the butchers' guild. The tower was built as part of the town's defenses and received its brick spire in 1608. It was entered into the register of historical monuments by the provincial conservator on March 24, 2009, highlighting its historical and architectural significance.