Orchestrion na Veselíčku, Technical monument and historic orchestrion in Veselíčko, Czech Republic.
The Orchestrion na Veselíčku is a mechanical music machine positioned behind a village inn's entrance that uses five interchangeable cylinders. Each cylinder plays eight different traditional melodies when activated.
It arrived at the tavern in 1921 when the owner discovered and purchased it from a market in Vojnově Městci. This acquisition turned the inn into a community gathering place for shared musical experience.
It plays Czech folk songs, traditional cancan melodies, and regional compositions called kmochovky that shape the village's musical identity. These pieces connect visitors to local musical heritage through mechanical sound.
The machine remains functional and visitors can request performances during the inn's opening hours from Tuesday through Sunday. Plan time to listen comfortably and observe the mechanical details as it plays.
A specialist organist from Krucemburk regularly maintains and tunes this mechanical device. Their expertise keeps it playing smoothly for visitors across generations.
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