An amazing place, one of the oldest and largest open-air ethnographic museums in Europe, is located just half an hour's drive from the Latvian capital, on the shore of a picturesque lake surrounded by fragrant pine trees. This small corner of the past with a stunning atmosphere invites tourists to get acquainted with Latvian folk culture, see the ancient way of life, learn about ancient traditions.

Since the foundation of the museum, about 120 monuments of wooden architecture from all over the country have been transferred here. Today, the museum shows visitors how people lived in various historical periods in different regions of Latvia. There are peasant huts, fishing shacks, artisans' workshops, mills, smithies, taverns, and even an old church with restored interiors based on historical documents, paintings, and old photographs.

The museum is especially nice in summer when things are humming here. A blacksmith loudly forges horseshoes in his colorful smithy, potters sculpt dishes, woodcarvers create children's toys and unique household items, and weaving masters use the vine to make baskets. Besides, all the masters are happy to share their skills, so travelers can learn a new interesting profession.

After walking in the museum and getting acquainted with ancient crafts, visitors are invited to have a meal in the traditional tavern, which serves national Latvian dishes. They can try one of the oldest Latvian dishes "putra", taste Jani cheese, and quench their thirst with the popular rhubarb jelly. And for those who would like to take a sauna, local bath attendants are happy to show the traditional way to do it.

The Latvian museum isn't boring for children either, because they have fun here and even take part in sports: singing and dancing in summer, and skiing and sledding in winter. What could be more pleasant than going through a snowy forest in an old sleigh?