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Neuengronau, in the land of Hesse
- the area from which many s
ettlers in Swabian Turkey originated.
close to Motgers, Weichersbach, Altgronau)
Contributed by Henry Fischer, 1 Sep 2008

The typical design of houses in Swabian Turkey
Contributed by Henry Fischer, 1 Sep 2008

Sopron, formerly known as Odenburg
Lutheran Church in Sopron which was formerly known as Odenburg
Contributed by Henry Fischer, 1 Sep 2008

Inside a typical Swabian home
Photography by Henry Fischer

Interior of an outdoor bake oven

The kitchen along with a tile stove and kitchen utensils

The Wohnstube (living room) and Eckbank for household worship and conversaton.

The bedroom

Two women modeling how a kerchief had to be tied and worn in Swabian Turkey
Contributed by Henry Fischer, 1 Sep 2008

Bonnya Train Station
Contributed by Henry Fischer, 1 Sep 2008

Steps down into a wine cellar, Bonnya.
Contributed by Henry Fischer, 1 Sep 2008

A house and yard in Gyönk
Contributed by Henry Fischer, 1 Sep 2008

Kapsa and Batschker: knitted footwear
Note the different decorative patterns.
Contributed by Henry Fischer, 1 Sep 2008

Also see: https://kulturforum.info/de/laender-regionen/schwaebische-tuerkei

 


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