ľudový dom s hospodárskou časťou Vernacular house with farm wing

Welcome to Batovce, a picturesque village in the Nitra region. Right now you are standing in front of a folk house with an economic part, a building that carries the spirit of ancient times and a testimony to the life of our ancestors. When you look in front of you, you see an object that acts as a living memory of the traditional way of farming and housing. It is a place where day-to-day hard work in the field was associated with the peace of the home fireplace. Although the exact date of creation of this house and the names of its builders remain shrouded in mystery, the very architecture of the object tells us much about the time in which it originated.

Step closer and pay attention to the overall composition of the building. Note how the residential area naturally builds on the economic premises. This connection was typical of rural settlements in our region. The economic part you have before you served as a background for cattle breeding and stocking, which was crucial to the survival of the family of the then inhabitants. Looking at the facade of the house, perceive its simplicity and modesty, which, however, conceals thoughtful functionality. Every element you see had its merits and was adapted to the needs of the people who lived and worked here.

Try to stop for a moment and imagine what it looked like in times of the greatest glory of this house. The morning hustle, the smell of freshly cut grass, and the sound of livestock were an essential part of Bátce's life. Although we do not know today the specific names of the families who managed here, we can be sure that this house has witnessed many generations, their joys, their worries, but also their daily tenacity. It was in these buildings that the identity of our countryside formed.

An interesting feature of this place is its anonymity, which gives it a kind of timeless aura. It's like a quiet memorial to all those who didn't leave a lot of written records behind, but with their work and life, they were building the foundations of our culture. This building reminds us that even without big names and precise flights, objects of folk architecture have great value. It is these very houses that help us to understand where we come from and how important values were to our ancestors.

I hope that you are interested in this short look into the past and that you will take a strong impression of the atmosphere that this place emits. Bats offer many other corners worth exploring. I invite you to walk around this village and discover other traces of history that are hidden here. Thank you for your attention and I wish you many nice experiences in getting to know our common cultural heritage. Goodbye.