Karpacka Troja, Archaeological theme park and museum in Trzcinica, Poland.
Karpacka Troja is an open-air archaeological museum in Trzcinica with reconstructed ancient settlements showing dwellings, defensive structures, and observation towers. The site also houses a collection of artifacts such as pottery, metal tools, and religious objects discovered during excavations.
Excavations revealed one of Poland's oldest fortified settlements, founded roughly 4000 years ago and showing ties to ancient eastern Mediterranean cultures. Layers from different historical periods document how human communities lived here across millennia and adapted to changing conditions.
The name references ancient Troy, reflecting how the settlements here shared defensive patterns with legendary Mediterranean sites. You can see today how the wooden structures and earthworks shaped the daily life and protection strategies of these early communities.
The site is accessible for guided tours and offers a viewing platform overlooking the reconstructed settlements and surrounding landscape. Wear comfortable shoes and expect outdoor walking paths that vary with weather and seasons.
The site maintains a breeding farm with Scottish cattle, Hungarian cattle, goats, and Polish ponies that help illustrate historical animal husbandry practices. These animals show what species the ancient residents raised and used for their daily needs.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
