After visiting the museum dedicated to the famous scientist Mihajlo Pupin in Idvor, a small town in the Banat region of Vojvodina, the northern province of Serbia, we headed to his house.
As soon as we entered the yard, my children ran straight to a photo board painted with storks. There are many storks in this area, and the locals truly love and appreciate them.
His house, built in the 19th century, is a typical example of Pannonian architecture from that era.
We were surprised by the functional layout of the rooms, especially the stoves that heated both the left and right rooms, while in the central dining room and kitchen they were used for cooking.
Inside the house, there are authentic items, as well as others that are not original but date from the same time period and were commonly used in households of that era.
One particularly interesting room is a small study dedicated to memories of Mihajlo, filled with his personal belongings that he used during his lifetime.
It’s the only room where almost everything is original, and you truly feel as if time has stopped. You can easily imagine Mihajlo sitting at his desk.
The house is quite well preserved, thanks to the care of the local tourism and cultural organization. The townspeople are very proud of Mihajlo and his remarkable success as a scientist.
An interesting fact we learned from the lady who guided us through Mihajlo’s complex is that even today, the town is home to many successful and talented mathematicians and physicists who have achieved excellent results in international competitions.
I’m happy whenever I get the chance to explore and discover places in my country that carry great value because of their history.
Thank you for reading.
Jelena