Villa Nova Uhřínov
Archaeological open-air museum in the Orlické hory (Orlice Mountains), with a reconstruction of a medieval colonisation village from the 13th–14th centuries, built using the methods of experimental archaeology.
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About the museum
The Villa Nova archaeological open-air museum lies in the Orlické hory between Rychnov nad Kněžnou and Deštné. Its construction began in 1992 and is gradually taking shape on an area of about six hectares. The aim is to bring to life a medieval colonisation village of the 13th and 14th centuries.
The buildings are based on archaeological finds and are constructed according to the principles of experimental archaeology, that is, using replicas of period tools and historical technologies. In this way, methods that have so far been documented only theoretically are tested, and their labour intensity and the durability of the finished buildings are assessed. In the grounds you will find, for example, pit houses, bread ovens, a barn and a smithy.
The operator is the Centre for Experimental Archaeology and Regional History Villa Nova Uhřínov, which also manages the Museum of Winter Sports, Tourism and Crafts in Deštné in the Orlické hory. For schools there is a programme called Okno do minulosti (Window into the Past), which, according to the operator, has been attended by more than 53,000 children.
Highlights
- Reconstruction of a medieval colonisation village from the 13th–14th centuries
- Buildings constructed using the methods of experimental archaeology
- Pit houses, bread ovens, a barn and a smithy
- Guided tours
- Okno do minulosti (Window into the Past) educational programme for schools
Permanent exhibition
- Archeologické muzeum v přírodě – Reconstruction of buildings from a medieval colonisation village of the 13th–14th centuries, including pit houses, ovens, a barn and a smithy.
- Founded
- 1992
- Operated by
- Villa Nova Uhřínov – středisko experimentální archeologie a regionálních dějin
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 90 Kč |
|---|---|
| Reduced | 50 Kčchildren and pensioners |
| Children & teens | 50 Kč |
| Seniors | 50 KčPensioners. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 20 KčHolders of ZTP cards (the source reads ZTTP); an accompanying person also pays CZK 20. |
| Families | 200 Kč |
| Family pass and senior pass | 30 Kč |
A guided tour for schools costs CZK 60 per pupil; the Okno do minulosti programme costs CZK 125 per pupil.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | 200 Kč |
- Family tours & workshops
For school groups there is the Okno do minulosti programme with practical demonstrations, for example spinning, weaving, lighting fires, grinding grain or archery. Families can use the family ticket.
Getting there & parking
The site lies in the Orlické hory on the road between Rychnov nad Kněžnou and Deštné.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The site is visited with a guide. A guided tour for schools takes 1–1.5 hours, depending on the children's interest; the Okno do minulosti programme takes 3–4 hours. |
