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The two-storey Renaissance-style castle is an early 17th century reconstruction of a 13th-century fortress built by Henrick Dornberg. Since 1954 the Kromberk Castle has accommodated the Goriška Museum with its rich collection of paintings, cultural and historical collection, and rooms for occasional exhibitions. A terraced garden around the manor has been partly reconstructed in accordance with data about its state in the 18th century. It is declared a cultural monument.

History

Named after its owner Ivan Marija Coronini, who in 1609 acquired the title 'von Cronberg', it is a typical Renaissance building with a square ground plan and four corner towers. The castle was severely damaged in both World Wars, but was renovated on both occasions. The library, archives and the interior equipment were burnt down in the fires. The castle underwent extensive renovation work after 1954, when it was dedicated to the Goriška Museum headquarters. The interior was designed by architect Janez Suhadolc.

Exhibitions

The historic exhibition Primorska 1918–1947 and the art-history exhibition are on display at the castle. The art works from the middle age and Baroque period, the art works by 19th century painters Franc Kavčič, Josip Tominc and Anton Karinger as well as many others are part of the art-history collection. In the gallery hall of the first floor art works of 20th century Primorska artists are exhibited.

A smaller lapidary of coats of arms of Gorizia noble families is arranged in the entrance hall and in the park. In the first floor of the eastern wing is a restaurant.

Surrounding

The castle is surrounded by a reconstructed Baroque park and a fountain from 1774 in its centre. In the southern axis the winter garden with the grotto and a statue of Kronos is maintained. Western to the castle stands the falcons’ tower, another fountain from 1663 and the Baroque statue of St John the Nepomuk from 1738, both were brought from other location. In the place where once the horse stables stood is now a parking place.

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-This small, two-storey Renaissance-style castle is an early 17th century reconstruction of a 13th-century fortress built by Henrick Dornberg. Named after its owner Ivan Marija Coronini, who in 1609 acquired the title 'von Cronberg', it is a typical Renaissance building with a square ground plan and corner towers. The interior was designed by architect Janez Suhadolc. The castle was severely damaged in both World Wars, but was renovated on both occasions.
+The two-storey Renaissance-style castle is an early 17th century reconstruction of a 13th-century fortress built by Henrick Dornberg. Since 1954 the [[Kromberk Castle]] has accommodated the [[Goriška Museum]] with its rich collection of paintings, cultural and historical collection, and rooms for occasional exhibitions. A terraced garden around the manor has been partly reconstructed in accordance with data about its state in the 18th century. It is declared a cultural monument.
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-Since 1954 [[Kromberk Castle]] has accommodated the [[Goriška Museum]] with its rich collection of paintings, cultural and historical collection, and rooms for occasional exhibitions.
+== History ==
+Named after its owner Ivan Marija Coronini, who in 1609 acquired the title 'von Cronberg', it is a typical Renaissance building with a square ground plan and four corner towers. The castle was severely damaged in both World Wars, but was renovated on both occasions. The library, archives and the interior equipment were burnt down in the fires. The castle underwent extensive renovation work after 1954, when it was dedicated to the [[Goriška Museum]] headquarters. The interior was designed by architect Janez Suhadolc.
+== Exhibitions ==
+The historic exhibition ''Primorska 1918–1947'' and the art-history exhibition are on display at the castle. The art works from the middle age and Baroque period, the art works by 19th century painters Franc Kavčič, Josip Tominc and Anton Karinger as well as many others are part of the art-history collection. In the gallery hall of the first floor art works of 20th century Primorska artists are exhibited.
+A smaller lapidary of coats of arms of Gorizia noble families is arranged in the entrance hall and in the park. In the first floor of the eastern wing is a restaurant.
+== Surrounding ==
+The castle is surrounded by a reconstructed Baroque park and a fountain from 1774 in its centre. In the southern axis the winter garden with the grotto and a statue of Kronos is maintained. Western to the castle stands the falcons’ tower, another fountain from 1663 and the Baroque statue of St John the Nepomuk from 1738, both were brought from other location. In the place where once the horse stables stood is now a parking place.
+== See also ==
+* [[Dobrovo Castle]]
+* [[Goriška Museum]]
+== External links ==
+* [http://www.goriskimuzej.si/kromberk.html Kromberk Castle web page]
+* [http://www.burger.si/Kromberk/KromberkENG.html Virtual guide to Kromberk Castle]
+* [http://www.novagorica-turizem.com/index.php?vie=ctl&lng=slo&gr1=dstDzv&gr2=klt&id=2004090210172486 About Kromberk Castle]
-A terraced garden around the manor has been partly reconstructed in accordance with data about its state in the 18th century.
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