Banat Village Museum, Timișoara, Open-air ethnographic museum in northeastern Timișoara, Romania.
Banat Village Museum is an open-air site with about 30 reconstructed peasant houses showing how people lived in the region. The buildings contain furniture, tools, and household items that document the daily lives of former inhabitants.
The site was established in 1917 and opened to visitors in 1971 with its current structure. The buildings were brought together from various locations to preserve examples of traditional rural life before it disappeared.
The museum presents different ethnic groups through their homes and workspaces, where visitors can observe traditional crafts and daily routines. The layout shows how various peoples and religions coexisted in the region and maintained their own practices.
The grounds cover a large area, so wear comfortable shoes and allow several hours for exploration. Paths connect the houses, and visitors can enter most buildings to see the furnished interiors.
A wooden church built in 1746 stands in the middle of the grounds and shows how religious spaces were designed in village communities. The woodwork and details of this building demonstrate local construction techniques and craftsmanship.
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