Čičmany

Folk architecture in Čičmany

Čičmany is a village in a central Slovakia, which has been the first folk architecture reserve in the world (founded 1977). Population: 317 in 1991.

Timbered houses with ridge roofs, galleries and pointed or linear wall decorations have been preserved in Čičmany. Interesting are the very specific paintings on the walls of houses. The folk music, special folk costumes and folk dances of the villages have been preserved as well.

The first preserved reference to the village dates from 1411. After a great fire in 1921, the village was restored to its original look with generous contributions by the state. Until the mid-20th century, the village was a center of sheep raising.

External links

http://www.peacegallery.com/europe/slovakia/slovakia11.htm

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