ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM

The ,,Old Nesebar" exhibition is housed in a National Revival–style house (Ethnographic Museum), built in 1840 by a wealthy local merchant. It is a two-storey house consisting of a stone ground floor and a timber-framed residential second floor occupied by 5 rooms and a spacious central salon with carved wooden ceiling, ornate in the middle by a big star-shaped rosette. A kitchen, a bedroom, both with fireplaces and a larder are situated to the north. The two bedrooms facing south have no fireplaces and were used only in summer. Here, one can also see records and drawings left by travelers and painters, who visited Nesebar in the 17th – 19th centuries. In addition, the central salon features some items typical of the urban lifestyle of that time.

The south room presents the traditional crafts and means of living of the local population – fishing, viticulture and winemaking. Fishing tackle, nets and weights are displayed here, as well as a collection of wine vessels.

The bigger north room illustrates some of the authentic rites and customs of the native population, as the interior is arranged as in a typical Greek house.  A sewing machine, a wedding dress, a wedding album and some old magazines are also displayed.

The smaller north room is dedicated to the settlers from Macedonia, their history and traditions. A typical interior of the Macedonian and Thracian settlers’ houses is re-created here, featuring the specific small round table (sofra), three-legged stools, woven cloths, rugs, as well as a hand spinning wheel (chekrak) and other tools for spinning, used by women. Traditional folk customs of the settlers are also exhibited, including a collection of forged belt buckles.
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