{"id":1296,"date":"2015-12-31T20:06:36","date_gmt":"2015-12-31T18:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=1296"},"modified":"2024-12-27T14:50:05","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T12:50:05","slug":"vojenske-technicke-muzeum-lesany","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/vojenske-technicke-muzeum-lesany\/","title":{"rendered":"Vojensk\u00e9 technick\u00e9 muzeum Le\u0161any"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Vojensk\u00e9 technick\u00e9 muzeum Le\u0161any<\/strong> (Le\u0161any Military Technical Museum) is one of the most renowned military museums in the Czech Republic. Located near the village of Le\u0161any in Central Bohemia, the museum is dedicated to showcasing an extensive collection of <strong>military vehicles, artillery<\/strong>, and other technical equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vojensk\u00e9 technick\u00e9 muzeum Le\u0161any<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">257 41 T\u00fdnec nad S\u00e1zavou<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le\u0161any<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/25\/czech-republic\/\">Czechia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vhu.cz\/muzea\/\">www.vhu.cz\/muzea\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+420 973 296 161<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">June and September, 09:00 &#8211; 17:00 (weekends only)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">July and August, <\/span> <span lang=\"EN-US\">09:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"> (Wednesday through Sunday)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d658517.3601622473!2d13.984093802128921!3d49.854980879397594!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x470b8389bb67c391%3A0x2d1a7111a1f2520d!2zVm9qZW5za8O9IGhpc3Rvcmlja8O9IMO6c3RhdiBQcmFoYTogVm9qZW5za8OpIHRlY2huaWNrw6kgbXV6ZXVtIExlxaFhbnk!5e0!3m2!1snl!2snl!4v1451585613601\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>0108\/OK-RVE<p><\/p>\n<p>A16\/OO-FDI<\/p>\n<p>C 155<\/p><\/td><td>Aero HC-102<p><\/p>\n<p>Auster AOP6<\/p>\n<p>Avia B-10<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exhibits and Highlights <strong>Vojensk\u00e9 technick\u00e9 muzeum Le\u0161any<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Military Vehicles:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Over <strong>700 pieces<\/strong> of military equipment are on display, including tanks, armored vehicles, and trucks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlights include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>T-34\/85 Tank<\/strong>: A Soviet medium tank used extensively during World War II.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>M53\/59 Praga<\/strong>: A Czechoslovak self-propelled anti-aircraft gun.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rare prototypes and experimental vehicles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Artillery:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Vojensk\u00e9 technick\u00e9 muzeum Le\u0161any<\/strong> features an impressive array of field guns, howitzers, and anti-tank weapons from different eras.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Displays emphasize the development of artillery technology in the Czechoslovak military.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Cold War Era:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A significant portion of the collection focuses on military equipment from the Cold War, highlighting both Warsaw Pact and NATO technologies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Specialized Exhibits:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Missiles and Anti-Aircraft Systems:<\/strong> Including surface-to-air missiles and radar systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engineering Vehicles:<\/strong> Bridge-laying tanks and other support vehicles used in military engineering operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Indoor and Outdoor Displays:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Outdoor Exhibits:<\/strong> Tanks, artillery, and vehicles are displayed in open-air settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Indoor Exhibits:<\/strong> Housed in hangars, offering detailed information on specific items, including uniforms, personal equipment, and historical documents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Special Events:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Vojensk\u00e9 technick\u00e9 muzeum Le\u0161any<\/strong> regularly hosts reenactments, military parades, and special exhibitions, including demonstrations of restored vehicles in motion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The annual <strong>Tank Day<\/strong> is a highlight, drawing thousands of visitors to see live demonstrations of historical and modern tanks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visitor Information:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Near Le\u0161any, approximately 50 km south of Prague.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Free (though donations are encouraged).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Season:<\/strong> Typically open from May to October; closed during winter months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Le\u0161any Military Technical Museum is an essential visit for anyone interested in military history or technology, offering a deep dive into the innovations and developments of Czechoslovakia&#8217;s armed forces and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">if you have pictures or other information about this museum please contact me at<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:my.museum@aviationmuseum.eu\"> my.museum@aviationmuseum.eu <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Vojensk\u00e9 technick\u00e9 muzeum Le\u0161any (Le\u0161any Military Technical Museum) is one of the most renowned military museums in the Czech Republic. 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