The temple of the Holy spirit and tall Gothic tower when it is considered the most ancient constructions of Telc. Not to notice this tower created from dark stone blocks, is difficult. She dominates the historic town centre and immediately attracts the attention of many tourists. On the tower of the Church of the Holy spirit with a height of 49 meters equipped with an observation deck.
In the beginning of XIV century the tower was built at the expense of citizens for defensive purposes. It constantly had to be on duty soldiers. His task was to observe the surroundings, to make a fuss in case of fire or the occurrence of a hostile army. Over time, priorities have changed, and the tower turned into a bell tower erected next to her Gothic Church, consecrated in honor of the Holy spirit.
And the tower, and the temple burned a few times. In the XVII century a fire destroyed not only the building itself, but also the bells installed on it. Funds for new bells at the hospital, a steward of the Church, was not. Then one wealthy bourgeois with his own money purchased and installed a new powerful bell. Unfortunately we now can't hear it ringing because the bell was removed during the second world war and sent to the smelter. After that, the tower is decorated with only a large clock, which, however, may declare the occurrence of a certain hour of the battle.
In the XVIII century by order of the Emperor, the temple of the Holy spirit ceased to function, the building stood for a long time closed, while in the nineteenth century was located there local theater.
In 1922 the Church was placed under the jurisdiction of the Evangelical Church.
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