Probošt's mechanical Christmas crib

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Masarykovo nám. 24, 503 46 Třebechovice pod Orebem, Czech Republic

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N50° 12' 4.64" E15° 59' 38.17"   (50.201288888889, 15.993936111111) Start navigation »

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Probošt's mechanical Christmas crib, also known as Bethlehem of Třebechovice or Probošt's Nativity Scene of Třebechovice, is a wooden mechanical nativity scene that was made by Josef Probošt (1849–1926), Josef Kapucián (1841–1908) and Josef Friml (1861–1946).
The crib was declared a national cultural monument in 1999. It is unique in terms of art and ethnography, but also from a technical point of view. It is also notable for its great aesthetic quality, unlike most other movable cribs, which sacrificed looks for mobility.
This artifact is now housed in the Museum of Christmas Cribs in Třebechovice pod Orebem, Czech Republic. It is among the most valuable treasures of the country.

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