Barns once played an important role in Swiss culture and everyday life. Unfortunately, these days, most of them are just nostalgic reminders of the past. But some locals have come up with a very creative idea to save these buildings from ruin: moving them by helicopter to areas where local legislation would allow them to make changes. Each piece of wood is carefully packed and numbered to make it to the final destination safely. Let's take a look at these and other unusual constructions around the world.

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