The Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum is one of Europe largest and oldest open-air ethnographic museums, showcasing over 300 authentic peasant houses, farmsteads, windmills, watermills, and churches from all regions of Romania. Founded in 1936 in beautiful Herastrau Park along the lake shore, the museum preserves Romania rural heritage and traditional village life. Visitors can walk through complete homesteads transported from villages across the country, see traditional crafts, and understand the diverse architectural styles of different regions. The museum covers 12 hectares and provides a peaceful escape from the city.