Jelšingrad Mansion

Jelšingrad Mansion, located in the municipality of Šmarje pri Jelšah, was first mentioned in written records in 1424 under the name Erlach. Its present-day appearance was shaped most decisively during two historical periods: the 18th century, when the mansion was renovated in the style of Baroque, and the second half of the 19th century, when its owner, Rudolf Gödel Lannoy, redesigned it in a Neo-Islamic (Neo-Moorish) style. Lannoy also established a private museum in the mansion, displaying antiquities and archaeological artefacts that he obtained while serving as the Austro-Hungarian consul in the Middle East. After World War II, the mansion was used for a time as a retirement home. In 1974, it was heavily damaged by an earthquake. In recent decades, it gradually fell into disrepair until a major restoration project began in 2023.

Renovation

In 2023, the Municipality of Šmarje pri Jelšah began a major renovation of the mansion in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture. The project included reconstruction of the roof and renovation of the ground-floor spaces. New tourist experiences were developed as well, including a virtual reality presentation of the mansion’s history.

Future phases of the renovation of the mansion will include landscaping the surrounding park, restoration of the historic façade and development of two new cultural and tourist experiences that will also include the restoration of the former “Moorish room”. In addition, a dedicated website for Jelšingrad mansion will be created.

External links

Information about Jelšingrad Mansion on the Šmarje pri Jelšah website

Jelšingrad Mansion

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