Museum of Folk Architecture and Life, Chernivtsi, Open-air folk architecture museum in Chernivtsi, Ukraine
The museum spans 9.37 hectares and contains 35 architectural structures representing traditional buildings from the late 18th to early 20th centuries.
The museum's concept originated in 1906 during scientific meetings in Salzburg, though it officially opened to visitors in July 1986.
The collection features 8,000 objects including farming tools, musical instruments, religious items, and traditional costumes representing local Ukrainian heritage.
Visitors can reach the museum by taking trolley-bus number 4 to its final stop, with approximately 35,000 people exploring the exhibits annually.
The museum houses a reconstructed underground dwelling from the 8th century, demonstrating early settlement patterns in the region.
Location: Chernivtsi
Inception: 1977
Official opening: July 5, 1986
Website: http://bukovina-museum.com
GPS coordinates: 48.28889,25.98194
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:00
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