House of Maria Cibarić

H6CX+VG Janjevë

Overview

It is among the oldest houses in Janjevë/Janjevo, about 400 years old, and “burned to the ground” last year, even though under the protection of the law, no steps have been taken to restore it. In terms of construction, it was a unique house for the shape of the wooden garret and the windows with bars, consoles and the roof that protruded, providing shade for the floor below it.

Krasniqi, N. A., & Nrecaj, M. A. (2019). Shtëpitë karakteristike të Janjevës. Oral History Kosovo, 21-22

Georeference: 42.574145 , 21.249787
Plus Code – Google Maps: H6FX+MW3 Janjevo
Category: Culture
Subcategory: Residential building / traditional
Legal protection status: No
Is it used for tourism? No
Is there potential for tourism in the future? Yes
Road infrastructure to the location: Good
Signs and orientation to the location: There are no road signs
Boards on site: There is no board at all

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