Nasavrky offers two different ways to explore the Celtic past: the “Po stopách Keltů” exhibition at Nasavrky Castle and the Keltská stezka Železnými horami, which passes through sites of former Celtic settlement in the area around Hradiště and Nasavrky. The exhibition brings the subject together in a cultural offering; the trail takes you farther afield. This distinction can help you choose: would you like to explore an exhibition, or are you interested in a route connected with former settlement sites?

Celtic History and Buildings

The “Po stopách Keltů” exhibition is located on the first floor of Nasavrky Castle. It uses interactive elements and displays original archaeological finds from sites in the Pardubický kraj. Both interpretation and actual artefacts are therefore at its heart. A guided tour of the exhibition lasts about 45 to 60 minutes and is conducted in Czech. Take both details into account when planning: the approximate time required and the language of the tour. They can help you assess whether this format suits your interests and schedule.

Nasavrky Castle is a preserved historic building that serves the city’s cultural life. The Church of St. Giles offers a different point of reference in time: it was originally built in the Gothic style towards the end of the 13th century. This broadens the focus beyond the Celtic theme to include a building with a specific date. If you are interested in history, you can consider these as distinct ways to explore Nasavrky without conflating them into a single era.

Celtic-Themed Routes and Activities

The Keltská stezka Železnými horami passes through sites of former Celtic settlement in the area around Hradiště and Nasavrky. This offers a different perspective from the archaeological finds in the exhibition: the focus here is on the area’s former settlement sites. No specific walking time or difficulty level is given; to choose, first consider whether you are more interested in exhibition content or a themed route.

At the Celtic open-air museum, marked equipment for historical, sporting and recreational activities can be rented. The activities available may vary depending on the programme. If renting equipment is important to your plans, check the current programme. This offering differs in focus from the exhibition, with its interactive elements and archaeological finds: it involves activities, while the route features former settlement sites.

Kaštanka and Nature

Kaštanka Park is open to the public free of charge. Around a hundred sweet chestnut trees grow in Kaštanka, and two educational trails also run through the area. These details offer concrete ways to explore the area’s natural features: sweet chestnuts and educational trails. If the area’s management changes, check the access conditions again before your visit.

The V Koutech Nature Reserve, on the western edge of Nasavrky, offers another connection with nature. The marsh calla grows there. In contrast, Kaštanka is notable for its approximate number of sweet chestnut trees, while V Koutech is associated with the presence of the marsh calla. These nature features are distinct; you need not infer a particular route between the sites.

More Visitor Information

The Nasavrky Tourist Information Centre provides information about educational trails, hiking and cycling routes, the Keltská stezka Železnými horami and tourist attractions. If you are choosing among these options, the centre can be a useful place to start. The services available may change.

There is also a culinary connection to the Celtic theme: at Hostinec U Dubového Kelta, you can try local mead, described as a traditional Celtic drink. The food and drink on offer may change over time. If this particular tasting is important to your plans, check with the establishment beforehand.

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