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− | In [[Ormož Castle]] visitors can view the former castle dining room with antique motifs, a saloon with a depiction of four continents and other motives, painted by an Austrian painter Alois Gleichenperger in 1810. There is also a wedding hall (former knight's hall) with a stucco from the beginning of the 18th century. In the second floor there is an art gallery and two historic exhibitions: ''Ormož, Developed from Tradition'' and ''United in | + | In [[Ormož Castle]] visitors can view the former castle dining room with antique motifs, a saloon with a depiction of four continents and other motives, painted by an Austrian painter Alois Gleichenperger in 1810. There is also a wedding hall (former knight's hall) with a stucco from the beginning of the 18th century. In the second floor there is an art gallery and two historic exhibitions: ''Ormož, Developed from Tradition'' and ''United in Victory - Ormož between 1980 and 1990 and the War of Independence in Ormož Area.'' |
== See also == | == See also == |
Revision as of 09:18, 15 January 2010
History
First mentioned in 1278, Ormož Castle was built by Friderik of Ptuj. The oldest part of the castle is the tower. Various noble families owned the property down the centuries, including the Schaumbergs, the Frankopans, the Szekelys, the Pauers, and latterly the Counts of Wurmbrand. The Classicist paintings in the castle rank amongst the best in the country. There is also a library (see below), a historical exhibition entitled 'Ormož, Developed from Tradition', a wine shop and an art gallery.
The castle park is considered one of the most beautiful parks in Slovenia; in it grow an orange tree, a tulip tree, a ginkgo, and other exotic plants. In front of the castle is a memorial avenue devoted to the major figures of Ormož and the surrounding area.
Collections
In Ormož Castle visitors can view the former castle dining room with antique motifs, a saloon with a depiction of four continents and other motives, painted by an Austrian painter Alois Gleichenperger in 1810. There is also a wedding hall (former knight's hall) with a stucco from the beginning of the 18th century. In the second floor there is an art gallery and two historic exhibitions: Ormož, Developed from Tradition and United in Victory - Ormož between 1980 and 1990 and the War of Independence in Ormož Area.