You can find folk architecture, examples of artisan crafts, domestic animals and delicious marmalades in the Podorlice Open–air Museum in Krňovice, just outside Hradec Králové. There is a replica of a mill from 1855 – the so–called Librantice windmill, timbered cottages, a chapel and agricultural machinery and tools from the 19th and 20th centuries. You can also book accommodation in the open-air museum. The unique suites are located in a former forge and timbered farmhouse. From Krňovice, it is only a hop, skip and jump to Třebechovice.
A unique world attraction that you should not miss is the Probošt Nativity scene. The mechanical nativity scene with more than two thousand carved wooden figures has already been admired by people from all over the world. However, the greatest ovation was at the 1967 International Expo in Montreal, Canada. The Třebechovice Nativity Scene Museum also hosts other exhibitions and cultural events.
Týniště nad Orlicí is a railway junction, from which routes lead to the Orlické Mountains. Near the station is a First Republic water tower, which now serves as a lookout tower, museum and gallery. In its bowels you will also find a working clockwork machine. When you run out onto the gallery, you will see the panorama of the Orlické Mountains and the Krkonoše Mountains.
A TIP FOR CAR LOVERS: 8,000 car models in one place – you wouldn’t dream of it. However, in the Car Museum in Týniště nad Orlicí, such a dream will become a reality. Visitors will see a display of American and European cars built from the beginning to the end of the 20th century – including models of police cars and historic fire trucks!
A CHALLENGE FOR DIEHARDS: Get more exercise under the belt. How about an extra 15 kilometres on the bike? The Poorlická nature trail with ten information panels leads from Týniště to Štěnkov. In summer there are also nice spots for swimming in the river. However, swimming outside the summer months is only recommended for hardy people.
