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Collections in Libeliče

An insight into life at the turn of the 20th century

Classroom preserved in the style of the mid-20th century

In Libeliče, visitors can explore various collections that showcase the way of life, work, and history of the village and the broader border region. The assembled exhibits transport visitors to the past, where they can learn about the daily lives of former inhabitants, their connection to the land, customs, and significant historical events through objects, equipment, and stories. The Rural Collection displays equipment from farmsteads, tools, and implements used by people in their daily tasks in the countryside. It illustrates the farming way of life, where tasks were closely linked to nature, seasons, and self-sufficient farming. The Old Classroom offers visitors a glimpse into a former school environment and the methods of teaching and school life in the past. The Old Kitchen in the rectory presents the culinary culture of the inhabitants of Libeliče and its surroundings, along with the items and utensils used in preparing daily meals.

A special section of the collections is dedicated to historical events related to the Carinthian Plebiscite and the year 1922, when Libeliče became an important symbol of national consciousness and efforts for reunification with the motherland. The collections bring visitors closer to the stories of the place, its inhabitants, and the events that shaped its past. A visit to Libeliče thus offers an insight into the rich local heritage and an understanding of the life and history of an area shaped over time by its unique location on the border.

A pleasant village right on the Austrian border of Carinthia
Discover the culinary history of Carinthia

Explore the Collections

Rural Collection

Presents the traditional farming way of life, agricultural equipment, tools, and daily tasks of the inhabitants of Carinthia.

Libeliče 1922

The collection showcases the events surrounding the reunification of Libeliče with the motherland and the significance of the village in the period after the Carinthian Plebiscite.

Old Classroom

Depicts the appearance of a former schoolroom and the methods of teaching and school life in the past.

Old Kitchen in Libeliče Rectory

Presents the culinary culture of the inhabitants of Carinthia and kitchen equipment typical of past eras.

Carinthian Plebiscite

The collection familiarizes visitors with the historical circumstances of the Carinthian Plebiscite in 1920 and its impact on the lives of people along the border.

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Carinthian Regional Museum

A display of traditional farm tasks, where visitors learn about the former way of life, farm work, and the use of old tools for processing grain.

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