Museum of Folk Architecture and Folkways of Ukraine
- City: Lviv
- Estimate duration: 3 hours
- Price: 14 euro
- Available languages: English Ukrainian French
Description
During this 3-hour guided tour of the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Folkways in Lviv, you will discover one of the largest open-air museums in Ukraine, dedicated to preserving folk architecture and traditions. This picturesque park allows you to explore authentic reconstructions of Ukrainian villages from various regions.
Your guide will take you through traditional wooden houses, windmills, historic chapels, and centuries-old wooden churches, explaining the details of daily life for Ukrainian peasants through the ages. You will learn how people lived, worked, and celebrated in these spaces, and how folk customs still endure today.
You will also have the chance to visit artisan workshops, where you can witness demonstrations of traditional techniques like weaving and pottery. Through captivating stories and anecdotes, your guide will bring to life Ukraine’s rich cultural heritage.
Whether you are passionate about history or simply curious, this visit to the heart of Ukrainian rural traditions will offer you a unique immersion into a past that remains a vibrant part of the country’s cultural identity.