The Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia

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by Pudelek (Marcin Szala)

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The Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia in Riga is one of the oldest and largest open-air museums in Europe. Established in 1924, it spans over 87 hectares of land along the picturesque shores of Lake Jugla. The museum features more than 100 historical buildings, including farmsteads, windmills, churches, and fishing villages, which have been relocated from different regions of Latvia to provide a comprehensive glimpse into the country's rural life from the 17th to the 20th century. Visitors can explore traditional Latvian architecture, crafts, and lifestyles, with many of the buildings furnished to reflect the period accurately.

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