Celtic Oppidum

Stradonice Celtic Oppidum - Nizbor visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Stradonice Celtic Oppidum' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Středočeský kraj.

An Oppidum is Latin for 'Main Settlement' and was used by Julius Caesar to describe the larger Celtic Iron Age settlements he found in Europe. The Celtic Oppidum at Stradonice, near to Nizbor, covers 170 hectares and is the second largest oppidum in Bohemia.

Stradonice Celtic Oppidum was built on a slate table overlooking the confluence of the Berounka river and Habrovy Creek part way between Stradonice and Nižbor. It was occupied by Celts during the 2nd century BC until it was over-run by the Markomanns, burned and destroyed. The site has yielded numerous Celtic artefacts.

Car: Nižbor and Stradonice are about 2km apart on the 116 road, about 40 km west of Prague (D5/E50 to Beroun and then the 116 road).
Train: Nižbor Station, Stradonice Oppidum is about 2km walk from the station.