folk house Vernacular house

Welcome to Hriňová, a small but fascinating village in Banská Bystrica region, where proud folk house, also known as the Folk House, is before your eyes. This unique object is an example of heritage and tradition in Slovakia. You stand in front of built-up clay and wood, which prides itself on simplicity and harmony with natural surroundings. This house is probably created in the imperfectly recorded years of the 19th or early 20th century, when buildings similar to those of the family and local heritage were often built in these areas. The architecture of the folk house is characterized by its simplicity. Note the adventurous wall that is proud of traditional stucco ornaments - these are the details that tell us about the art and the traditional techniques of local monasteries. The front of the house is designed to be simple but effective, while windows and doors are raised above the ground, helping to protect the interior from wet weather. The key characters associated with the folk house are of course the inhabitants of Hriňová, who after generations took care of this object. Although specific history and personalities are not mentioned in the documents, we can assume that every member of the family who lived here has added his contribution to the cultural and social landscape of the village. The interesting thing about this town is the fact that although specific historical events with a folk house unrelated to the site recorded, each wall and horse print their own chapter into the long history of this place. It may be that the floors of the house hide old documents or parts of old tools that could have been used in the past. Let the folk house bloom before your eyes for a moment and let us move on to the next mysterious place in Hriňová. Every piece of this heritage has a story waiting to be discovered. As a visitor you can realize that every step in this region is connected with a deep tradition and awareness of the true value of the site. I hope the folk house has shown you as a fascinating mirror of the past. Do not forget to write it in your memory and if you have the opportunity, visit other places in Hriňová that have their unique příbehy and mysteries awaiting discovery. Now, let's turn these first impressions into a real discovery experience.