Celtic Oppidum in Třísov
One of the most significant prehistoric sites in South Bohemia was established sometime after 150 BC and is the southernmost Celtic hillfort in Bohemia. The Boii tribe, who represented the Celts in Bohemia, reached their greatest prosperity during this period.
How to get there
A train stop and parking lot are located right next to the oppidum, making it an ideal starting point for a visit to the nearby Dívčí Kámen castle. A red hiking trail and the educational path “Třísov - Dívčí Kámen - Holubov” pass through the area, offering insights into the history of this Celtic settlement.
Additional information
An educational trail with information boards leads to the oppidum, explaining its history. The massive oppidum, covering 26 hectares, is marked by two fortification walls.
It is ideal to combine a visit to the oppidum with a trip to the Dívčí Kámen castle, located about one kilometer away.
The oppidum likely played a key role as the nearest meeting point between Celtic culture and Roman civilization. Evidence of this includes several findings of Roman pottery. The site also saw the development of ironworking and glassmaking, with most archaeological finds now housed in the National Museum in Prague.
A unique feature of this oppidum is its fortification system, found only in Třísov. The massive double outer walls contain vertically placed stone slabs, giving the impression that the structure was built from enormous boulders. Other remarkable defensive elements include two large gates and two acropolises with an octagonal sanctuary, which is unique in the Czech Republic.
