Dělostřelecká tvrz Hanička

Location: Hanička, 517 61 Rokytnice v Orlických horách · Hradec Králové Region

Category: artillery fortress

A national cultural technical monument – an artillery fortress built in 1936–1938 in the Orlické hory mountains near Rokytnice v Orlických horách. Fortress Hanička is among the most visited objects of the Czechoslovak fortifications. The guided route leads through underground tunnels and combat structures; the tour takes approximately 80 minutes.

Why visit this place?

• From the second half of the 1970s the fort was secretly converted into a nuclear fallout shelter.
• In 1972 Otakar Vávra shot scenes here for the film Days of Betrayal; the fort's planned garrison was 426 men.
• Rated 4.5 out of 5 by 1,664 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly 80 minutes; the programme is aimed at upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 42 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• The whole programme is indoors, so rain is not a problem.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: May–Jun: Sat–Sun and public holidays 9:30–14:00; Jul: including weekdays (except Mon); Aug: daily except Mon; Sep–Oct: Sat–Sun and public holidays 9:30–14:00; December–April closed or by appointment
• Typical visit: 80 min
• Admission: adults 140 CZK, children 100 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.5 ★ from 1664 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

School trips during the school year receive a 20% discount off the standard admission price

Official website: https://hanicka.cz

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