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Tauzai Village Ethno-Architectural Homestead

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In the mid-17th century, during the land reforms, a traditional street village was established. Its buildings, made of wood with hewn log walls, had high pitched roofs covered with straw and shingles. The interiors of the dwellings featured a space with a large bottle-shaped chimney, and the houses were arranged so that the eastern side was used for living quarters, while the western side served farming needs. The Tauzai ethno-architectural homestead, located 300 meters from the Plungė-Skuodas road, is known for its ancient traditions and layout typical of the Samogitian region. The homestead is unfenced, surrounded by old trees such as maples and spruces. The house, built in 1731, and the granary, built in 1740, reflect the features of ethno-architecture. The homestead is a state-protected site.

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In the second half of the 16th century, a street village was created as part of land reforms, notable for its architectural tradition. In this village, all buildings were wooden, with hewn log walls and high pitched roofs initially covered with straw and later with shingles. The dwellings had a large vestibule with a distinctive bottle-shaped chimney located in the center, and the houses were arranged so that the eastern side was used for living, while the western side was dedicated to farming activities. The Tauzai ethno-architectural homestead, just 300 meters from the Plungė-Skuodas road, is the oldest homestead in Tauzai village. Its buildings reflect the features of traditional ethno-architecture characteristic of the Samogitian region. The layout and landscaping of the homestead are unique, and as the territory is unfenced, it naturally blends with the surroundings. The homestead is adorned with old trees, such as maples and spruces, which enhance its charm. Among the buildings, the house (registry code 29629), built

in 1731, stands out. This one-story, rectangular-plan house has a compact shape. Its long façades are oriented north and south, with a central area divided by a plank partition. On the eastern side of the vestibule is a large bottle-shaped chimney, serving as a kitchen. The house has five rooms that reveal authentic architectural details. Another part of the homestead is the granary (registry code 29630), built in 1740, which is a one-story structure with an attic and four rooms. In the central part of the granary was the grain storage, the western side housed a storeroom, and the eastern side had two chambers, one of which was designated for grain. The granary is equipped with a ladder providing access to the loft, where various farm products are stored. The Tauzai ethno-architectural homestead, with its state-protected status, is given special attention for its preservation and presentation to the public. It is an important part of cultural heritage, bearing witness to the history and traditions of the Samogitian region.

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