Stredoveká dedina Paseka

About the museum

The medieval village Paseka grew up in 2013 below Strečno Castle as part of the project Oddychová zóna pod hradom Strečno (Recreation Zone below Strečno Castle). It is operated by the Považské múzeum v Žiline (Považské Museum in Žilina), which also manages the nearby castle.

The village was built authentically on the model of medieval wooden and reed structures. It consists of five small, fully furnished houses with thatched roofs, among them the houses of a baker, a fisherman and a folk healer, and a shelter for pilgrims. The village also has a working bell tower and a well.

Nearby there is a recreation area with a fire pit, a grill and a well, a presentation space in the style of an amphitheatre for craft demonstrations and cultural performances, and a wooden playground inspired by castle architecture. The recreation zone is freely accessible; guided tours of the village are available for groups booked in advance.

Highlights

• Five houses built after medieval models
• Working bell tower and well
• Amphitheatre for craft demonstrations and cultural performances
• Wooden children's playground with motifs of castle architecture
• Recreation zone with a fire pit and grill below Strečno Castle

Permanent exhibition

• Stredoveká dedina Paseka – Five authentically furnished wooden houses, a bell tower and a well; demonstrations of medieval crafts in the amphitheatre.

Founded

2013

Operated by

Považské múzeum v Žiline

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

The recreation zone with the village is freely accessible. Admission to Strečno Castle is separate and includes a guided tour with a guide (standard admission €7, reduced admission €3.50).

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Public toilets are located in the Paseka recreation zone below the castle.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Playground / play area

The site has a wooden playground with motifs of castle architecture. Demonstrations of crafts and events for children take place in the amphitheatre-style presentation space.

Getting there & parking

Paseka lies below Strečno Castle, above the road between Žilina and Vrútky.

Amenities & dining

Recreation zone with a fire pit, grill and well; public toilets in the recreation zone.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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