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History on the V4 Routes

Сoronation days in Bratislava

Every year in July Bratislava hosts the Coronation Days Theater. Fencing performances, exhibitions, tastings, and free tours in Slovak, English, German, Hungarian, and Ukrainian are waiting for you. The main event is a procession in historical costumes with the king,...

Day of Czech Crafts with T.G. Masaryk in Úštěk

On Thursday, 28 October, Úštěk will host the largest celebration of the founding of the republic in the Czech Republic. You can look forward to a full-day rich programme with T.G. Masaryk. Program: arrival of T.G. Masaryk with his entourage and his stay at the Crafts...

Falconry performances and thematic historical shows by falconers Aquila

Falconers group Aquila have their permanent stage near Bojnice Castle. During the summer season, they prepare various historical programs, performances, theatres for children and, of course, demonstrations of falconry. The main goal of falconers is to help raptors in...

Historical reenactment group Hector

Hector began as a small group of people enthusiastic about history and its reconstruction. For years we have developed into a leader in the field of historical events in Slovakia and today we stand behind the most successful projects in this field, such as the Knight...

Kętrzyn Association of Military Reconstructions MASURIA

The association deals with the reconstruction of historical and modern military formations. It organizes demonstrations of knightly fights, crafts, medieval tournaments, historical camps, and archery competitions.Kętrzyn / Commune: KętrzynKętrzyn Association...

Goat Cheese Tiszaadony

In 1999, the municipality of Tiszaadony handed over kids to interested families as a part of a social land program. The idea proved successful so the municipality's next step was to create a comprehensive program covering all stages of cheese making from breeding to...

The UTGARD Festival

The UTGARD Festival is the largest early medieval festival in Slovakia. About 900 reenactors from Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Russia, France, Lithuania, Romania, Bulgaria, Ireland and Chile are registering on this event each year. The festival presents...

Educational farm at the Szyszka potter

The profession of potter, performed by Jan Szyszka, mentioned the act from 1665. Thus, the mentioned Jan, the master of the potters' guild, is the first legal trace of the existence of the potter's guild in the Szyszek family (in March 1612). Today, brothers Tomasz...

COHORS Prešov – a historical fencing group

Discover COHORS Prešov, a historical fencing group with a rich legacy. Founded in 1995 and registered in 1996, COHORS embodies the spirit of a guard. Their yellow and red colors adorn their battle flag, symbolizing honor and glory. Experience their captivating...

Open Cellars of the Bohemian Central Highlands

Meet the winemakers in Žernosky, Litoměřice, Žalhostice, Lovosice or Třebívlice! Which wineries you will visit:  Litoměřice - Agrofrukt Kamýk - Klášterní vinné sklepy, winery Radoslav Potůček and winery Hutár – brewery; Žalhostice - Winery under Radobýlem; Velké...

Palinka manufactory (the national vodka of Hungary)

The manufactory is located on the farm (tanya) Kálonga, located between the villages of Tuzsér and Mándok. It has had many years of experience in traditional palinka production from fruits available in the region - plum and apple. It prepares products for individual...

The Brotherhood of the Knights of the Sztum Region

The Brotherhood of the Knights of the Sztum Region is an association that promotes the traditions of medieval culture, reminds residents and visiting tourists of the city's rich historical past. The basic offer of the Brotherhood includes visiting the castle courtyard...

Pezinok Wine Festival

Every year Pezinok  (it’s located 20 km south west to Bratislava) vintage is a celebration of the grape harvest and a tribute to the high-grade wine grown and produced by winemakers and vintners on the Little Carpathian hillsides. The renewed tradition of organising...

Village Challenge

This is the largest open-air museum in Hungary. There are ethnographic objects presented including a replica of a village that did not actually exist but was created based on the preserved relics of the region. In the village created on the grounds of the open-air...

Harvest parade and ball

The traditional vintage-style parade and ball has been organized in Géberjén since the 1990s. The main purpose of the event is to entertain many generations together, and for the local community to cultivate old folk customs, mainly concerning dress, dancing and...

Svätý Jur Wine Cellars Day

Taste the famous wine from Svätý Jur, which many consider to be the best in the Bratislava county. For example, enjoy production from winery Víno z kamenného dvora or from the Bognár Winery cellar. Since 2008, the Svätý Jur Wine Cellars Day has been organized by the...

JAGO Historical Fencing Group

Uncover the thrill of history and fencing with JAGO Historical Fencing Group. Since 1994, we've mesmerized audiences at cultural events, markets, and festivals. Led by Ras'o GALA, our spirited community is bound by a love for life and fencing. As we train, craft...

Szamos Feszt-Monostori Days and Military Festival

The organization of the event is related to the celebration of the anniversary of the outbreak of World War I. The purpose is to remember the heroes of that time and to remind people of all the horrors of war, the importance of peace.4732 Cégénydányád ,...

Roudnice Winetasting festival

It’s traditional event for wine lovers. Tastings directly from producers from the entire wine region of Bohemia. The aim of the event is to support the development of viticulture in the Litoměřice and Mělník wine subregions. It is about promotion, visibility and...

Josephine Festival – Terezín Fortress

The Josephine Festival commemorates the founding of the Terezín Fortress on 10 October 1780. Traditionally, they are set mainly in the 18th century. Their aim is to commemorate the unique Terezín fortress and the events that preceded its construction. It is one of the...

Medieval crafts fair in Bratislava

In April in the courtyard of the Bratislava Castle there is a medieval craft fair. You will be able to experience the atmosphere of the Middle Ages and see how a potter, engraver, purse maker, tanner, and other craftsmen work. You will also have the opportunity to buy...

Knight’s Feast

Knight's Feasts are organized on Thursdays, in July and August. It takes place in the castle courtyard decorated with Teutonic banners. The game is played by the Teutonic commander surrounded by armed monastic knights. Willing participants can take part in...

wARTe Candles gallery

Galeria wARTe Świeczki powstała z miłości do pięknych zapachów i zauroczenia tajnikami ich wpływu na człowieka. Najpiękniejsze zapachy postanowiliśmy zamknąć w słoikach z działdowskiej Huty Szkła. Mieszamy wosk sojowy z soi NO GMO  z wysokiej jakości naturalnymi...

The International Walnut Festival

The festival cultivates walnut processing as a local product. The idea behind the event is to promote walnut cultivation. During the event, walnut tincture are presented.  Cooking and baking contests of local dishes are an additional attraction. The event is open to...

The swamp festival

The festival has a regional and cross-border character. Every year, partner settlements from Romania and Ukraine take part in it.  It is well known that Nagyecsed has had the richest history and culture and ethnographic monuments in the entire region. The goal of the...

Jewelry ZEMA

ZEMA has been a new Hungarian brand on the jewelry market. It was established in 2009. Among its products you can find individually designed silver jewelry decorated with original Swarovski crystals, jewelry with amber, pearls, semi-precious stones.  The latest...

Knight’s Tournament for the Spear of St. George

Knight tournament for the spear of St. George is a meeting with the culture of the Middle Ages. Its participants are knights' brotherhoods, whose representatives fight for the spear of St. George, the medieval knight, the legendary dragon slayer of Silene, and the...

Lavender biscuits and culinary lavender

Butter cookies "LAVANDULKY" are made by hand, prepared and baked according to the traditional recipe by Mrs. Anna Drobná (mother of the owner), who comes from the Lavender Garden in Klapý. Biscuits have been baked here according to this recipe for more than 3...

Historical reenactment group Slovensko

Reenactment group ‘Slovensko’ is a non-political organization, whose members are interested in military history. The overall aims of the group are organizing and participating in reenactment and living history events, memorial ceremonials, history research and...

Long lasting meat products Chovaneček

Chovaneček Ltd. is a family company with a long tradition in the production of sausage specialties. Their advantage is the constant work on the development of sausage products. They try to ensure that their products always have some benefits. The quality and...

Tradition in fashion

The event is organized by the Museum on the grounds of the Sosto Village Museum, the main point of which is a fashion show entitled Tradition in Fashion. It  comprises the works of embroiderers from the Berega Museum. There are also exhibitions and embroidery...

Wine Litoměřice

One of the most prestigious wine sales and competition exhibitions in the Czech Republic included in the Family Silver of the Ústí nad Labem Region programme. It is one of the largest wine sales exhibitions with wine tasting at individual stands of winemakers in the...

Lokalne Przysmaki (Local Delicacies)

Lokalne Przysmaki Olsztyn is the place where you can buy products from Mikrowarzywa z Warmii (Microvegetables  from Warmia) and Koza na Lawendzie (Koza on Lavender), as well as from other friendly producers. We focus on local specialties and short supply chains. On...

The European Folk Craft Festival – EĽRO

The European Folk Craft Festival in Kežmarok is the most important and the greatest presentation of folk crafts in Slovakia. The festival is organised every year during the three days of the second weekend of July, The festival originated in 1990 as the first one of...

Ranking horse archery competition Pruska Strzała

This is a new initiative, organized for the first time in 2021 by the PASSION Horse Equestrian School in Opalenie. The competition was attended by the best horse archers in Poland and in the world, who showed their skills in three competitions: the Polish Track, the...

The Ecsed Cup in show jumping

The Ecsed Ménes Stud Farm has been in operation since 2007, and aims to reactivate horse breeding and equestrian sports as a national value, as well as to be a high-class centre where all conditions for professional activities are provided. The stud's goal is to bring...

The Haunted Castle

The Haunted Castle is an event that will bring the ghosts back to Bojnice Castle. It's about a staged event with ghosts and poltergeists of Bojnice Castle, dedicated to domestic and foreign visitors as part of cultural tourism on the upper Nitra. It focuses on those...

Association of the Middle Ages Culture Brotherhood of the Knights of the Olsztyn Castle

The Association of the Middle Ages Culture "Brotherhood of the Knights of the Olsztyn Castle" was established in 1997. It is the longest operating organization of this type in Warmia and Masuria, whose statutory goal is to promote the culture of the Middle Ages....

International Festival of Former Culture “Common Cultural Heritage”

The International Festival of Former Culture "Common Cultural Heritage" is an event in which Malbork becomes the capital of music played and sung many centuries ago. The audience has the opportunity to listen to faithful replicas of instruments from the past, learn...

Knight’s Tournament at the castle in Sztum

In August this year the Knight's Tournament will be held at the castle in Sztum. During the tournament, you can see the struggles of knights' fellowships - there will be duels of knights and their squires, visit handicraft stands, taste dishes inspired by medieval...

The Knight’s Team of the Ostróda Preceptory

The Knight's Team of the Ostróda Preceptory was established in 2005. It deals with broadly understood historical reconstruction of the late medieval period. It conducts live history lessons, combat shows, participates in staging and knight tournaments throughout the...

Historical Castle Picnic

The Historical Castle Picnic is a cyclical event, organized annually in mid-August. Each edition of the picnic is set in a different historical period, from the Slavic times to World War II, in reference to the region's past. Depending on the leitmotif, in the castle...

Hussar banner of the Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship

It is the most dynamic organization dealing with historical reconstruction in the commune of Gniew and in the Pomeranian Voivodeship. It takes part in prestigious historical events in Poland and abroad. Gniew is especially famous thanks to the stagings organized in...

Former kitchen workshops

Medieval cuisine workshops conducted by the Lębork Historical Brotherhood take place in tower 32, restored with EU funds. Up to 15 people can participate in the workshops at the same time. Using replicas of historical dishes and old recipes, under the supervision of...

Manufactory

The company produces cosmetics based on ancient recipes. Natural raw materials such as herbs, fruits, beer, Moravian wine and Karlovy Vary chalk salt are used in the production. In addition to cosmetics, the company also offers recipes for home beauty and relaxation...

Warmia Wild Company

Warmia Wild Company is an informal brotherhood of knights associating players and reenactors of the period around Grunwald. We are a large group focusing mainly on full contact fights in full historical armor. The founder of the brotherhood is the IMCF world champion...

Knight Brotherhood Banner of the Malbork Region

The Brotherhood of Knights Banner of the Malbork Region was established in 2005. It is a group of historical reconstruction gathering people fascinated by the Middle Ages. The ranks of the organization include the inhabitants of Malbork and the surrounding towns. The...

Wandering through the vineyards of Malé Žernosky

It’s the popular wine-tourist event. The route in Malé Žernosky will lead wine lovers to four vineyards and one cellar where it will be possible to taste wines from four winemakers. From the larger wineries to rarities of small batches from small producers -...

Dragon Days

Dragon Days is a bespoke touring festival that comes to castles to keep children entertained during the summer holidays with dragon stories, games and activities. During the summer holidays, the popular festival visits magical castles and chateaux. Take a family trip...

Municipality celebration

The two-day program of the event always has a predictable date - it is the Saturday and Sunday closest to August 20. Participants in the event are Hungarian and foreign settlements, which introduce visitors to their past and present.  In the tents of the...

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