T-S 20 Pláň
Museum of Czechoslovak fortifications in an infantry bunker from the late 1930s near Chlívce, with weapons, uniforms and an exhibition on the events of 1938.
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About the museum
Infantry bunker T-S 20 "Pláň" was built as part of the Czechoslovak border fortifications, which were constructed in 1935–1938 against the threat from Nazi Germany. It stands above the village of Chlívce in the foothills of the Jestřebí hory (Jestřebí Mountains) and is one of the largest structures between Hronov and Červený Kostelec. Its armament was to include, among other things, a 4.7 cm anti-tank gun and twin machine guns.
The bunker is being restored by the association Spolek vojenské historie T-S 20 Pláň, founded in 1996. Part of the structure has been returned to its original condition, and the remaining rooms house a museum exhibition. The nearby light fortifications (řopíky) have also been restored, in the form they had in September 1938 and in the post-war period, when the southern border was again being prepared for defence.
The exhibition commemorates Czechoslovak legionnaires, the construction of the fortifications in the foothills of the Jestřebí hory, the mobilisation of September 1938 in the Broumov region, and the resistance, including radio operator Jiří Potůček from the paratroop group SILVER A. On display are uniforms, equipment and weapons of most armies of the Second World War.
Highlights
- One of the largest infantry bunkers between Hronov and Červený Kostelec
- Uniforms, equipment and weapons from the Second World War
- Exhibition on Czechoslovak legionnaires and the mobilisation of 1938
- Restored light fortifications in their state of September 1938 and from the post-war period
- Opportunity to try out weapons and equipment in the light fortifications
Permanent exhibition
- Muzeum československého opevnění – Exhibition on the Second World War with uniforms and weapons, on the legionnaires and the mobilisation of 1938, and a tour of the restored light fortifications.
- Operated by
- Spolek vojenské historie T-S 20 Pláň
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 50 Kč |
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| Reduced | 30 Kčchildren |
| Children & teens | 30 Kč |
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Stárkov, odb. Krkavčina · 545 m
The nearest bus stop is Stárkov, odb. Krkavčina (about 545 m); the nearest railway stations are Rtyně v Podkrkonoší (about 3 km) and Červený Kostelec (about 4 km).
By car
Parking available
The car park is on the left-hand side when leaving the forest track; it is recommended to begin the tour at the light fortifications in the lower part of the site.
When driving from Červený Kostelec towards Stárkov and Rokytník, turn onto the forest road signposted to the museum. The bunker stands above the village of Chlívce, on the green tourist trail about 100 m from the road.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 20 min |
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| Good to know | Tours are conducted with a guide. Dogs are allowed. |
