Curia Vítkov, Medieval heritage site in Horní Vítkov, Czech Republic.

Curia Vitkov is a wooden replica of a 12th-century fortified noble residence on Vítkovský kopec hill above Horní Vítkov. A 6 m high timber gate tower leads into an acropolis enclosed by a rampart with 2.5 m palisades of the Polish fence type; a rear gate opens onto the adjoining craftsmen's settlement.

The site began around 1150 as a residence for a noble family and continued in use for about a century. It reflects a period of expansion when new settlements were established in less populated regions of Central Europe.

This location shows how medieval families lived and worked together in a rural setting. You can observe the different spaces where people cooked, crafted, and conducted their daily business.

The site is not open to the public outside events; access is possible during medieval events, summer camps, craft demonstrations and historical fencing spectacles. Regular guided tours have been held since May 2026. The grounds lie on the Vítkovský kopec hill southeast of Horní Vítkov, above the Vítkovský potok valley.

The reconstructed buildings use authentic medieval construction techniques, including different timber framing methods and a traditional cooking hearth with a clay oven. These elements were developed from archaeological research to show how people actually built and cooked.