Křemešník


Křemešník is a mountain near the city of Pelhřimov in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. Its top is 767 meters above sea level. The mountain is part of Bohemian-Moravian Highlands.

History

The mountain was a traditional gathering place for pilgrims. During 1710-20, a Baroque-style church was built on the top of the mountain. Calvary has been built as well.
During 15th century a silver mine existed there.
Next to the spring with slightly radioactive water lies a small chapel from 1689. According to legend, the spring has miraculous healing abilities. A 52-meter-high steel view-tower called Pípalka was erected here. A small but unfinished romantic-style villa-castelet Větrný zámek from 1930 lies next to the church.
The sculptor Josef Šejnost created a coin museum at the Windmill House in the town in 1939.

Modern day

Today, tourists can use a hotel, ski-lift and tourist pathway .