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Open-air museum · Bardejovské Kúpele, Prešov
Skanzen of Bardejovské Kúpele
A collection of log houses, barns, workshops and wooden churches from Šariš, assembled on a slope behind the colonnade. It is the country’s pioneering skanzen.
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About Skanzen of Bardejovské Kúpele
The folk architecture museum of Bardejovské Kúpele, known as the skanzen, opened to the public in August 1965 and is the oldest open-air museum in Slovakia. It belongs to the Museum of Šariš in Bardejov and sits on the edge of the spa, just behind the colonnade, on a tree-lined slope.
The first six buildings were later joined by another 23, brought from villages in Šariš and northeastern Slovakia, where Slovaks and Rusyns lived. There are log houses with furnished interiors, barns, a forge, a fruit dryer, a well and wooden churches moved from regional villages, complete with their icons.
The museum has undergone restoration work on the buildings and hosts festivals with craftsmen, music and craft demonstrations throughout the year. The visit is short and pairs well with a walk in the spa park.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From one hour to one and a half hours.
Best time
From May to October, when all the buildings are open. Check times and any closures for restoration on the Museum of Šariš website.
How to get there
On the edge of Bardejovské Kúpele, a few minutes’ walk from the colonnade and the terminus of the buses from Bardejov.
Tip
Enter the wooden churches: that is where the icons and carved wood details are kept.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Skanzen of Bardejovské Kúpele
Which is the oldest open-air museum in Slovakia?
The one at Bardejovské Kúpele, opened to the public in 1965.
What can you see at the Bardejovské Kúpele open-air museum?
Furnished log houses, barns, a forge and wooden churches brought from villages in Šariš and northeastern Slovakia.
How long does a visit to the skanzen at Bardejovské Kúpele take?
From one hour to an hour and a half.