Founded in 1968 by Teodor Gocz, a native of the village, the Lemko Culture Museum in Zyndranowa in the Low Beskids has become a living witness to the past and culture of the Lemkos, which, despite the passage of time and the tragic fate of this community, still pulsates here.
Museum of Łemko Culture in Zyndranowa
Zyndranowa 1
38-454 Tylawa
phone: 13 433 07 12
e-mail: muzeum@zyndranowa.org
AN EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY THROUGH TIME – GATEWAY TO THE WORLD OF THE LEMKOS
Organized by a Lemko in an old Lemko farmstead from the late 19th century, the Lemko Culture Museum in Zyndranowa quickly became the heart of Lemko culture in this part of the Low Beskids, preserving its traditions for future generations.
At the Lemko Culture Museum in Zyndranowa, organized in a historic Lemko farmstead, visitors can see not only how the Lemkos once lived but also everyday objects and traditional costumes of this ethnic group. A visit here adds a significant element to the multicultural picture of the Low Beskids.
FROM RUSAL TO JANA – A CELEBRATION OF TRADITION
The Lemko Culture Museum in Zyndranowa not only preserves but also revives Lemko culture. One of the most important events organized by the museum for years is the Lemko Tradition Festival "From Rusal to Jana," held at the end of July. It is a unique opportunity to experience Lemko culture in the Low Beskids in its most authentic form - dancing to the sounds of Lemko music, tasting native delicacies, and admiring the skill of regional craftsmen.
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SACRED AND WAR MEMORIALS
The museum also holds a rich collection of sacred exhibits, including fragments of cast iron crosses, liturgical robes, and copies of icons, which are an integral part of Lemko culture.
Additionally, interesting for military enthusiasts, the museum has gathered war memorabilia from the actions at the Dukla Pass, such as uniforms, helmets, weapons, and shrapnel. These exhibits testify to the difficult history of the once multicultural Low Beskids.
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HOW TO GET TO THE LEMKO CULTURE MUSEUM IN ZYNDRANOWA
Located in the Low Beskids, the Lemko Culture Museum is easily accessible to visitors. It is located in Zyndranowa, near Tylawa. Access to the museum is convenient for those traveling by car. Information regarding directions, opening hours, and current events can be found on the museum's website.
THE LOW BESKIDS – ATTRACTIONS WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED
The Lemko Culture Museum in Zyndranowa is just one of many attractions in the Low Beskids. Visiting Zyndranowa, take the opportunity to explore the Low Beskids. From hiking the trails of the Low Beskids, through visiting historical sites, to relaxing in the local spas – Iwonicz-Zdrój and Rymanów-Zdrój.
All this will allow not only to enjoy the beauty of nature but also to experience the mystery and magic of the lost world of the Low Beskids.
Worth seeing in the vicinity of the Lemko Culture Museum in Zyndranowa:
THE COMPLEX OF WOODEN BUILDINGS WITH AN INTERESTING MARKET SQUARE IN JAŚLISKA
THE URBAN LAYOUT AND THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM IN DUKLA
THE ETHNOCENTER OF KROSNO LAND
THE FORMER GREEK CATHOLIC CHURCH IN ŚWIĄTKOWA WIELKA
THE FORMER GREEK CATHOLIC CHURCH IN ŚWIĄTKOWA MAŁA
THE GREEK CATHOLIC CHURCH IN KOTAN
THE CHURCH COMPLEX IN WISŁOK WIELKI
THE GREEK CATHOLIC CHURCH IN OLCHOWIEC
THE GREEK CATHOLIC CHURCH IN CHYROWA
THE GREEK CATHOLIC CHURCH IN BAŁUCIANKA
Photo: Gabriela Joniec