South Tyrolean Folklore Museum, Ethnographic museum in Dietenheim, Italy.
The South Tyrolean Folklore Museum is an open-air museum spread across several hectares showcasing original farmhouses from different valleys in the region. At the center stands the baroque Mair am Hof residence, surrounded by traditional homes and farm buildings.
The museum was established in the 1970s to preserve farmhouses originally built between the 15th and 19th centuries across different areas. The buildings were carefully relocated and reconstructed on this site to protect the rural heritage of the region.
The buildings hold collections of traditional items like pipes, leather belts, zithers, wooden masks, and farm tools that show daily life in the mountains. These objects reveal the skills and habits of rural people across several generations.
The museum is open during the warmer months and sits about 20 minutes on foot from Bruneck or accessible by local buses. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since there is much ground to cover and the site includes pathways between the historic buildings.
The museum houses a complete 19th-century pharmacy that once belonged to physician Sebastian Ranigger from Luson, displaying historical remedies and medical instruments. This collection offers insight into the health practices and treatment methods used in the mountain villages of the region.
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