Basic Tour

Dear visitors, welcome to the Land of the Celts in Nasavrky. In front of you lies a reconstruction of a part of an oppidum, a fortified Celtic settlement. Oppida were built between 150 and 50 BC in strategic locations that were naturally well protected. The nearby site of Hradiště near České Lhotice is home to the only oppidum in Eastern Bohemia. It is situated halfway between the Bohemian and Moravian oppida. It was likely established as a safe station for trade caravans and also due to the extraction of mineral resources, especially iron. Due to their size and structure, oppida can be considered the first towns on our territory.

The Celts are the first people in our territory known to us by name. They appeared in the 5th century BC in a region that included the Bohemian Basin, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and eastern France. From there, they spread across much of Europe. The era of the Celts is known as the Late Iron Age or also the La Tène period.

The Celtic era ends shortly before the beginning of the Common Era, when Germanic tribes spread from the north, Romans from the south, and Dacians from the east. Some Celts remained in the area and were either killed or assimilated by the newcomers, while others abandoned their settlements and most likely moved west, where they lasted the longest in Brittany, Normandy and the British Isles.

Gate and Fortification

1 - Gate and Fortification

Based on findings from the Hradiště oppidum near České Lhotice

Blacksmith's House

2 - Blacksmith's House

The main building of the Blacksmith’s Farmstead. Based on findings from the Staré Hradisko …

Henhouse

3 - Henhouse

Henhouse with hens, located in the Blacksmith’s Farmstead.

Forge

4 - Forge

The main production building of the blacksmith farmstead. Based on a finding from the Závist …

Blacksmith's workshop

5 - Blacksmith's workshop

Half-sunken house next to the blacksmith workshop. Based on a finding from Bořitov.

Bone and Antler Workshop

6 - Bone and Antler Workshop

Smaller half-sunken house in the blacksmith’s farmstead. Based on a finding from Bořitov.

Water Tank

7 - Water Tank

Water source for the inhabitants of the Blacksmith’s Farmstead. Based on a finding from the …

Granary

8 - Granary

Above-ground structures for storing grain. Based on a finding from the Staré Hradisko oppidum.

Charcoal Mound

9 - Charcoal Mound

For the production of charcoal.

Sheep Pen

10 - Sheep Pen

Pen for German Grey Heath sheep in the stonemason’s farmstead.

Weaver’s workshop

11 - Weaver’s workshop

Semi-sunken house with demonstration of weaving techniques. Based on a finding from Křinec.

Stonemason's workshop

12 - Stonemason's workshop

Workshop of a master stonemason.

Stonemason's Hut

13 - Stonemason's Hut

Main building of the stonemason’s farmstead.

Saddler’s house

15 - Saddler’s house

Semi-sunken house in the potter’s farmstead. Based on findings from Drnholec.

Potter's Cottage

16 - Potter's Cottage

House of the potter’s family. Based on a finding from the Závist oppidum.

Kiln Shelter

17 - Kiln Shelter

Workshop for firing pottery. Based on a finding from Brčekoly.

Potter's Workshop

18 - Potter's Workshop

Workshop for pottery crafts. Based on findings from the Staré Hradisko oppidum

Pig Pen

19 - Pig Pen

Pen for piglets, similar to those raised by the Celts

Sanctuary

20 - Sanctuary

Inspired by findings from the German oppidum Manching.

Goose Pen

21 - Goose Pen

Pen with Czech geese, a national breed reminiscent of poultry raised since Celtic times.

Outdoor Kitchen with Bread Oven

22 - Outdoor Kitchen with Bread Oven

Based on findings from the Závist oppidum.

Woodcarver’s cabin

23 - Woodcarver’s cabin

Main building of the Carver’s Farmstead. Based on findings from the Závist oppidum.

Basket weaver’s house and workshop

24 - Basket weaver’s house and workshop

A partially sunken structure under construction based on a find from the Závist oppidum.

Stone Circle

25 - Stone Circle

Funeral Pyre and Sacrificial Site

26 - Funeral Pyre and Sacrificial Site

Granary

27 - Granary

Based on a find from the Staré Hradisko oppidum

Animal Pen – sheeps, ox

28 - Animal Pen – sheeps, ox

Granary

29 - Granary

Based on a find from the Závist oppidum

Chief's Residence

30 - Chief's Residence

Based on a find from Libišany.

Fisherman's Shelter and Dugout

33 - Fisherman's Shelter and Dugout

Goat Pasture

34 - Goat Pasture