Archaeopark Chotěbuz-Podobora
Enter a reconstructed early medieval hillfort and discover how a fortified Slavic settlement may have looked and functioned. Archaeopark Chotěbuz-Podobora combines reconstructed houses, fortifications, craft demonstrations and archaeological interpretation in an accessible experience for families and history enthusiasts.
What can you discover here?
Reconstructed Slavic Hillfort
The reconstructed hillfort is the central attraction of the Archaeopark. Fortifications, palisades and other structures help visitors understand the organisation and appearance of an early medieval fortified settlement.
Early Medieval Houses
Reconstructed houses represent different types of early medieval buildings. They provide an impression of domestic life, construction techniques and the organisation of the settlement.
Craft Workshops
The Archaeopark demonstrates selected traditional crafts and production activities. The reconstructed workshops help visitors understand how tools, ceramics and other everyday objects could have been produced.
Entrance Exhibition
The entrance building contains exhibitions explaining the archaeological site, its natural surroundings and the history of archaeological research. Interactive elements make the exhibition accessible to visitors of different ages.
History & Heritage
Chotěbuz-Podobora is one of the important prehistoric and early medieval archaeological sites of Těšín Silesia. The settlement occupies an elevated river terrace in a strategically important landscape.
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The site has prehistoric origins, with archaeological evidence dating back to the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age. The location was later reused by Slavic communities during the early Middle Ages.
The Slavic settlement developed particularly between the 8th and 11th centuries. Archaeological research has revealed several phases of settlement, including fortifications, residential structures, craft production and evidence of everyday activities.
The settlement was protected by substantial defensive structures. Archaeological research has provided the basis for reconstructing parts of the fortification and selected buildings within the Archaeopark.
Visitors can explore reconstructed earth-and-timber structures, houses, workshops, a cultic building and an ironworking furnace. The entrance building contains exhibitions explaining the history of the site, archaeological research and the surrounding environment.
The settlement belongs to the wider cultural environment of the early medieval Slavic world and was influenced by the political and cultural developments of the period, including the wider sphere of Great Moravia.
Today, Chotěbuz-Podobora combines archaeological heritage with experimental archaeology and educational activities, making the site especially suitable for visitors who want to experience history rather than simply observe archaeological remains.
Practical Information
July–August: Tuesday–Sunday 09:00–17:00.
Opening arrangements may change for individual events and seasonal programmes. Check the current schedule before visiting.
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Archaeopark Chotěbuz-Podobora
July–August: Tuesday–Sunday 09:00–17:00.
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