Introduction to the open-air museum: The open-air folk museum on the shores of Lake Yug on the outskirts of the city gathers 120 wooden houses in four major areas within the territory, covering an area of ​​1,520 acres. It is the epitome of the Latvian nation. Lush trees, soft lawns, small farmhouses, and ancient wind mills take visitors back to the rural life of Latvia in the 18th and 19th centuries.