The church of St Henry does have its own steeple 46 metres high. However, when it was built, it was clear that its walls were not strong enough to suspend heavy bells. Therefore it was decided to build a detached bell tower, which we today know as Saint Henry Tower. The foundation of this tower was laid in the time of King Wenceslas IV, but the building works were interrupted during the Hussite wars. Its construction was completed under the rule of Vladislav II. The belfry then became the pride of New Town.A self-supporting iron-concrete construction was built inside the tower. This tower within a tower is equipped with air-conditioning, lighting and a high speed lift. On its ten floors there are coffee shops and restaurants. The restored historical bell Marie is a part of todayââ¬â¢s restaurant Zvonice. On the 10th floor, under the ancient roof, is an exceptionally beautiful observatory. The highest detached belfry in Prague was made accessible to the public on 7th December 2002
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