Reg.Nr. 93/SL/006

Rock Dwellings, Brhlovce

Restoration of rock dwellings, unique for their kind in Slovakia. Stone built houses from 19th century enclosing a yard, in the back carved into the south facing rock wall are individual rooms and farm premises on two levels. The preserved buildings with original furnishing form ...
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Project details

Title:Rock Dwellings, Brhlovce
Entr. year: 1993
Result:Diploma
Country: Slovakia
Town: Brhlovce, Levice
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Rock dwellings
Actual use:Agricultural musem
Built: 19th century
The Jury's citation: "For the exemplary restoration of a significant farm with rock dwellings and conversion into an agricultural museum"
GPS:48°12'53.1"N 18°44'15.2"E
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Description:
Restoration of rock dwellings, unique for their kind in Slovakia. Stone built houses from 19th century enclosing a yard, in the back carved into the south facing rock wall are individual rooms and farm premises on two levels. The preserved buildings with original furnishing form now a museum showing the changing way of accommodation during the seasons in rural life of the 19th and 20th century.