Negova Castle

The Negova Castle is located in northeastern Slovenia, west of Gornja Radgona. Although it was first mentioned in written sources in 1425, it was probably built even earlier, at least in the 13th century. Its first known owner was the provincial governor Janez from Vinden while from 1539 to 1945 it remained in the possession of the noble Trauttmansdorff family. On several occasions, it was severely damaged, for instance during the Hungarian siege in 1487 and during the Ottoman attack in 1605. From 1945 to 1993, the castle was used for public housing.

Renovations

Due to numerous renovations during its history, the castle combines Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architectural elements. The first modern renovation works in the castle began in 1980. In the years 2007 and 2008, part of the castle was renovated for catering, accommodation, museum, library, educational and scientific research purposes. In 2023, another renovation project focused on the old castle, northern defense tower, and the surrounding landscape, with a special emphasis also aimed at digitalisation to better promote and interpret cultural heritage. This renovation is planned to be completed in the summer of 2026.

External links

Negova Castle website

Negova Castle

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