Tip For Trip Celtic Culture In The Heart Of Bohemia

3 March 2007, 11:58 - History
Several kilometres from the south of boundary of Prague, you can find a small historical town called Jilove. The town is about 20 kms from Prague, and has a long history. In Medieval Ages, Jilove was a centre of gold mining.

However,a small town, Jilove has its own museum, that currently displays an exhibition that is dedicated to the tribes that lived in the area more than two thousands years ago. Yes, in the Regional Museum in Jilove (on the picture) you can now meet Celts. Of course, not alive. The exhibition is called Celts in Central Bohemia.

Just by the entrance you cannot miss a figure of the druid - Celtic priest. Celts were polyteists. The exhibition also shows how Celts lived. It shows interior of their "houses" as well as typical celtic grave. More than three hundred exhibits related with Celts are displayed in Jilove's museum. You can also see a complete "treasury" made from iron pieces.

Celtic tribes inhabited Czech territory between 4th century and 1st century before Christ. One of the tribes, Boii gave the name to the territory: Bohemia.

The museum also offers permanent exhibitions with relation to the region and especially to the gold mining.

Jilove offers more: the tiny historical centre dates back into the 14th century. And for example, the interiors of Jilove's church was chosen for its mysterious look to serve as interiors in Milos Forman's Amadeus.

WHERE: Masarykovo namesti 16, Jilove u Prahy

WHEN: 3 Feb 2007 to 22 Apr 2007 | open daily except Monday from 9am to 12pm and from 1pm to 4pm

MORE INFO: Museum in Jilove