Press releases
2 December 2021
Last 7 steps only till the end of the year
So far, more than 50 donors have contributed nearly CZK 1.2 million to make the leaning tower accessible.
The Ústí Community Foundation has spent the money mainly on the geodetic survey of the tower, expert opinions, the design of the fire safety solution and the preparation of the project, which is backed by the renowned architectural firm Hut’ architektury Martin Rajniš.
“Until the end of this year only, donors have a unique opportunity to purchase one of the 7 steps, which would bring us to the round number of 50 steps sold.
Each of the owners of the stairs who contribute 25,000 crowns can look forward to a certificate signed by architect Martin Rajnis and his publication.
From the beginning of the new year, the sale of the stairs will be suspended until the final collection for the reconstruction is launched.” said Kateřina Valešová.
August 15, 2019
The Ústí Community Foundation has completed the project to re-open one of the most sloping towers in Europe at the Gothic Church of the Assumption in the centre of Ústí nad Labem.
Neither the firefighters nor the conservationists have any comments on the submitted architectural study.
The construction of a new outdoor staircase from the architectural workshop of Martin Rajniš will be delayed for the time being by the approval of the new Ústí nad Labem town plan.
Together with the preparatory phase of the project, the Ústí Community Foundation also concluded the first round of the fundraising, the proceeds of which amounted to an impressive CZK 594,050.
Twenty-five contributors purchased their “own” step for a minimum contribution of CZK 25,000.
Among the donors are people of renowned names, such as the Bishop of Litoměřice, Mons.
Jan Baxant or the former mayor of Ústí nad Labem Petr Gandalovič.
August 15, 2018
The Foundation has launched a public collection to make the leaning tower of the church in Ústí nad Labem accessible
Symbolically on the Feast of Mary, the Ústí Community Foundation has launched a public collection to re-open one of the most sloping towers in Europe at the Gothic Church of the Assumption in the centre of Ústí nad Labem.
This has enabled it to split the whole project into two parts, namely the renovation of the existing tower and the construction of the modern extension itself, which replaces the original staircase.
The public collection is intended to cover the costs of renovating the interior of the Gothic tower.
According to the budget, the cost will be between 2.5 and 3 million euros.
CZK 2.5 million.
People who want to contribute can, for example, send a donation text message in the form of DMS SIKMAVEZ to the phone number 87 777, send a sum of money to the collection account number 1359967028/5500 or “buy” a step in the amount of 25 000 CZK.
All information can be found on the website www.komunitninadace.cz/sikmavez.
Construction of a modern extension, which is still awaiting final approval, will follow.
The author of both studies is the well-known architect Martin Rajniš and his architectural office.
July 21, 2016
The design for the new staircase to the leaning tower in Ústí nad Labem is finished
The new access to one of the most sloping towers in Europe at the Gothic Church of the Assumption in the centre of Ústí nad Labem has already taken shape.
The modern wooden extension was designed by the well-known architect Martin Rajniš and his architectural office.
A prismatic stair tower should rise to a height of 12 metres, replacing the original staircase.
It collapsed during the bombing in April 1945.
The entire project to make this unique monument accessible is now moving into the next phase.
It should be completed by issuing a building permit to the Ústí Community Foundation, which has become the investor and coordinator of the whole event.
January 5, 2016
The leaning tower in Ústí nad Labem is being focused by specialists
The first step towards the opening of one of the most sloping towers in Europe at the Gothic Church of the Assumption in the centre of Ústí nad Labem was taken yesterday by a special Gefos company during a digital survey of the unique building.
It was preparing the documents for the well-known architect Martin Rajniš.
He is to draw up three proposals on how to make the tower, which lost its original staircase during the bombing in April 1945 and has tilted significantly, more accessible.
