Petissan, building in Stockholm Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden
Petissan is a small museum concept in Stockholm, housed in a historic wooden building from the late 1800s. The structure contains period furniture and objects that show how people lived and worked in that era.
The building originated around 1880 as a simple neighborhood café. In 1907 it was moved to Skansen, the open-air museum, where it has remained as part of Sweden's cultural heritage.
Petissan reveals old Swedish customs and handcraft traditions through simple everyday objects on display. The place shows how people once gathered and spent time together in close community.
The location is within Skansen park and is accessible during daytime hours, best visited on weekdays or early in the morning. The grounds may have uneven terrain, so comfortable footwear is recommended, and a guide or map helps with orientation.
The building was not simply preserved in place but was actually relocated and reconstructed at its current location in 1907. This physical relocation made it a rare example of how ordinary 19th-century structures were saved for future generations.
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