TO DO IN VILLAGE MUSEUM

OLD MONUMENTS TO SEE IN VILLAGE MUSEUM BUCHAREST

There are more than 300 monuments brought here from all over the country, so you have a lot of things to do at the Village Museum in Bucharest. First of all, when you enter, take a look around for the first impression.

You will see old houses, an old, wooden church nearby, hidden by trees and other monuments.

The fresh air, full of history will lead you to an interesting journey. On the left side will welcome you a household from 1815, brought here from Apuseni Mountains. It was the witness of Horia, Closca and Crisan revolt in the 18th century.
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SEE AUTHENTIC OLD HOUSES IN VILLAGE MUSEUM

Don’t forget that all the houses in the Village Museum in Bucharest are authentic. Go on and see on the right a house for two families from the late 19th century. One part of the household was for the parents and the other one was for one of the sons and his wife. This was the tradition in most of Romanian villages and it still is, one of the sons having the duty to stay with his parents and take care of them.

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FISHERMEN HOUSES AND BOATS FROM THE DANUBE DELTA AREA

You may wander how people who settled down near Danube river used to live their lives in the past. Well, here are their boats and their fish markets.

OLD WINDMILL AND CHURCH AT THE VILLAGE MUSEUM BUCHAREST

Nearby there is also an old windmill. An old, wooden church you may also find interesting. It is the architectural style completely different from what we use to see in France, Germany or United Kingdom. In Romania, in the 18th century, people did not have time to build churches of stone. If you are fascinated about old engines, you can also visit BUCHAREST RAILWAYS MUSEUM.

WHAT TO EAT AT VILLAGE MUSEUM IN BUCHAREST

And, now, if we are talking about tradition and history, what about something TRADITIONAL TO EAT. When you return from the fish market, on the left side, you will see a so-called inn, called At the barrier, or the frontier, or the gate. Here, you can have a 100% natural food. All ingredients are brought from nowadays households that respect the old way of cooking. A natural, alcoholic drink, like palinca is a must.

Four-wheeled caravan, still used in some areas in Romania can also be seen in the Village Museum in Bucharest and also simple devices for making wine.

Enjoy this holy simplicity of rural life in 18th and early 19th century in Romania, take a look inside the houses although taking photos is not allowed and, of course, don’t miss the underground households.

They were built in times of invasions when Turks or Tatars used to kill and burn every village in their way to battlefields. Temporary exhibitions are held here and you can find and buy beautiful souvenirs.

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