roľnícka usadlosť Farmer's farmstead

You know in Zdiar, where the gate will open to the past! You are facing one of the most beautiful examples of folk architecture in Eastern Slovakia - a peasant settlement that reminds you of the life of our ancestors. Let's go and dive into this real pearl that captures the spirit of old traditions and urban life on our county.

Hold on a second and look around. In front of you lies the area of national cultural monument, which consists of two main objects: folk house and barn, built in a typical log structure. Here you can see the atmosphere that is coming out of these stone walls - as if you wanted to say something about the past, about the people who lived here, worked and built their houses with their own hands. The house was built in 1952, which means that you are faced with an example of folk construction, which is preserved in pure form until today. That's a real value you can't miss. Let's move on to the folk house. Feel its simplicity and amazing harmony with nature. The house was built of massive cabins that connect together to form a solid and warm structure. See how these pebbles touch and how their arrangement creates straight - edged walls that seem incorruptible. This is a typical example of folk architecture that has evolved over the centuries and is now becoming part of our cultural heritage. Don't pay more attention to the tables. It stands next to the house and is also built with log structure. It stands here as evidence that every home had its place for a food, tool, and other storage that was necessary for everyday life. See how this structure proves that each house was designed to be functional and useful for the family that lived in it. Since this settlement is not known for many historical details, we can only assume that there were people who took care of their land, their animals, and their families. The house was built at a time when social conditions began to change in Slovakia, but people kept their traditions and customs. See how this settlement recalls that human presence in this area is deeply rooted and that every house, every barn, is part of our common history. Let's go look at the details that might remind you of how our ancestors' houses looked. See how the walls of the house and the barns are built of massive cabins that connect together. See how small and narrow the windows were, which was typical of folk houses, where they tried to keep warm and protected themselves from cold. See how the doors and windows are made of wood that was always available and easily accessible to people who lived here. Since no historical personalities are known about this settlement, we can only assume that there were people who cared for their land, their animals, and their families. The house was built at a time when social conditions began to change in Slovakia, but people kept their traditions and customs. See how this settlement recalls that human presence in this area is deeply rooted and that every house, every barn, is part of our common history. One of the attractions of this settlement is its authenticity. The house and barn are built in pure folk architecture, which means that there are no modern elements or innovations. This is the real pearl that has been preserved to this day and which allows us to understand how our ancestors' houses looked. See how this settlement reminds us that people in the past lived in harmony with nature and that their homes were designed to be functional and useful for their daily lives. Let's go look at the neighborhood. See how this building deposit into the country, as it appears to be part of nature, and how it is intended to tell you that there were people living here who cared for their land and their animals. See how this settlement recalls that human presence in this area is deeply rooted and that every house, every barn, is part of our common history. Since there are no historical stories or legends known about this settlement, we can only assume that the real stories of the people who lived here have taken place. We can imagine children being born here, working in a field, preparing meals and spending evenings around the fireplace. See how this settlement reminds us that every house is full of stories and that every cabin, every wall has its history. Before we say goodbye, I would like to invite you to come by and smell this real pearl of folk architecture. You stand in front of a house that was built over the sixth decade ago and which has been preserved in a clean form until today. That's a real value you can't miss. Walk around, look at the details, feel the atmosphere and let yourself get carried away. Zdiar is a place that can take you by its history and its culture. Take a walk around, look for more sights and let yourself be carried away into a world that reminds you that our heritage is truly rich and that every house, every barn, has its own story value. And when you leave, keep in mind this real pearl of folk architecture that reminds you that our past is alive and that it can be seen every day. Have a good trip and don't get carried away into the world of our cultural heritage!