Murska Sobota Castle
Trubarjev drevored 4, SI-9000 Murska Sobota
Phone386 (0) 2 527 1706
Managed byMunicipality of Murska Sobota
Metka Fujs, Director
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| street = Trubarjev drevored 4 | | street = Trubarjev drevored 4 | ||
| town = SI-9000 Murska Sobota | | town = SI-9000 Murska Sobota | ||
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| telephone = 386 (0) 2 527 1706 | | telephone = 386 (0) 2 527 1706 | ||
| fax = 386 (0) 2 521 1155 | | fax = 386 (0) 2 521 1155 | ||
| email = pok-muzej-ms@guest.arnes.si | | email = pok-muzej-ms@guest.arnes.si | ||
| website = http://www.pok-muzej-ms.si | | website = http://www.pok-muzej-ms.si | ||
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| − | Rebuilt in Renaissance style at the end of the 16th century on the foundations of a 13th century fortification, the [[Murska Sobota Castle]] was restored in the mid 18th century. It stands on a flat piece of land in the middle of the town Murska Sobota, in the axis of an extensive park, arranged in landscape style that stretches from the monument of the National Liberation War to the castle itself. The first floor of the castle has been occupied by the [[Murska Sobota Regional Museum]] since 1956. | + | Rebuilt in Renaissance style at the end of the 16th century on the foundations of a 13th century fortification, the [[Murska Sobota Castle]] was restored in the mid 18th century. It stands on a flat piece of land in the middle of the town Murska Sobota, in the axis of an extensive park, arranged in landscape style that stretches from the monument of the National Liberation War to the castle itself. The first floor of the castle has been occupied by the [[Murska Sobota Regional Museum]] since 1956. Nowadays it hosts also the [[MIKK Youth Information Cultural Club, Murska Sobota|MIKK Youth Information Cultural Club]], [[KRIK Multimedia Centre Pomurje]] and a restaurant. The festival hall is a popular venue for cultural events. |
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During its long history the castle has been owned by many families, including the Széchys and Szápárys. The Széchys had rebuilt the castle in the 16th century. In 1687 it was bought by Peter Szápáry and got the Baroque outlook by his sons in the first half of the 18th century. Its last private owner Geza Szápáry sold it to [[Murska Sobota Urban Municipality]] in 1934. | During its long history the castle has been owned by many families, including the Széchys and Szápárys. The Széchys had rebuilt the castle in the 16th century. In 1687 it was bought by Peter Szápáry and got the Baroque outlook by his sons in the first half of the 18th century. Its last private owner Geza Szápáry sold it to [[Murska Sobota Urban Municipality]] in 1934. | ||
| − | During the Second World War it was a seat of Hungarian occupation forces, which is commemorated at the | + | During the Second World War it was a seat of Hungarian occupation forces, which is commemorated at the plaque in the entrance corridor. |
== Premises == | == Premises == | ||
The ground floor has a four-sided gravel inner courtyard and four edge wings of the same height. On the outer corners four towers with a square floor plan stand out, not surpassing the basic height of the building. On the west side a Baroque Chapel has been added. | The ground floor has a four-sided gravel inner courtyard and four edge wings of the same height. On the outer corners four towers with a square floor plan stand out, not surpassing the basic height of the building. On the west side a Baroque Chapel has been added. | ||
| − | On the east side the representational Baroque gate portal with two atlantes figures accentuates the scheme. They were set under the balcony, which was restored in 1976. The exterior has more modest architectural decoration except for the gate portal and the north façade, which accentuate the festival hall. In the 1960s architect of Prekmurje Feri Novak ( | + | On the east side the representational Baroque gate portal with two atlantes figures accentuates the scheme. They were set under the balcony, which was restored in 1976. The exterior has more modest architectural decoration except for the gate portal and the north façade, which accentuate the festival hall. In the 1960s architect of Prekmurje [[Feri Novak]] (1906–1959) planned an extension with a new hall. The latter was adapted by the architects [[Vesna Vozlič|Vesna]] and [[Matej Vozlič]] in 1988. The façades were renovated in 1992. |
| − | The festival hall on the first floor in the wing with the balcony is decorated with frescoes and stuccowork. The allegory of Peace may have been painted by Johannes Pockel | + | The festival hall on the first floor in the wing with the balcony is decorated with frescoes and stuccowork. The allegory of Peace may have been painted by [[Johannes Pockel]] in 1760–1780. |
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== Exhibitions == | == Exhibitions == | ||
The main permanent exhibition, set up in autumn 1997, presents life in the region along the Mura river from prehistoric times until today. For this exhibition the [[Murska Sobota Regional Museum]] won European Museum of the Year Award in 1999. | The main permanent exhibition, set up in autumn 1997, presents life in the region along the Mura river from prehistoric times until today. For this exhibition the [[Murska Sobota Regional Museum]] won European Museum of the Year Award in 1999. | ||
| − | The temporary exhibitions take place on the second floor in the exhibition grounds. The exhibition ''My Observatories'' is a guest exhibition of the [[Technical Museum of Slovenia]] to commemorate the international year of astronomy 2009. | + | The temporary exhibitions take place on the second floor in the exhibition grounds. The exhibition ''My Observatories'' is a guest exhibition of the [[Technical Museum of Slovenia]] to commemorate the international year of astronomy in 2009. |
== Surrounding == | == Surrounding == | ||
| − | The castle is surrounded with a English type landscape park named Mestni park, designed at the turn of the 20th century. In the south-eastern corner of the park stands the only Slovenian monument of the National Liberation War, which is dedicated to the common struggle and the victims of the Yugoslav and Soviet people. It was erected as early as 1945 and designed by the Russian architect Arončik and the Slovene sculptors Boris and Zdenko Kalin. | + | The castle is surrounded with a English type landscape park named Mestni park, designed at the turn of the 20th century. In the south-eastern corner of the park stands the only Slovenian monument of the National Liberation War, which is dedicated to the common struggle and the victims of the Yugoslav and Soviet people. It was erected as early as 1945 and designed by the Russian architect Arončik and the Slovene sculptors [[Boris Kalin|Boris]] and [[Zdenko Kalin]]. |
| − | In the axis of the castle continuous an avenue, planted with 200 year-old trees, which ends with a Neogothic complex of evangelic church, built in | + | In the axis of the castle continuous an avenue, planted with 200 year-old trees, which ends with a Neogothic complex of evangelic church, built in 1907–1910 by Ernő Gerey. |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Murska Sobota Regional Museum]] | * [[Murska Sobota Regional Museum]] | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[MIKK Youth Information Cultural Club, Murska Sobota]] |
| + | * [[KRIK Multimedia Centre Pomurje]] | ||
* [[Lendava Castle]] | * [[Lendava Castle]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* [http://sl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grad_Murska_Sobota Murska Sobota Castle on Wikipedia] | * [http://sl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grad_Murska_Sobota Murska Sobota Castle on Wikipedia] | ||
* [http://kraji.eu/slovenija/soboski_grad/eng Murska Sobota Castle – kraji.eu] | * [http://kraji.eu/slovenija/soboski_grad/eng Murska Sobota Castle – kraji.eu] | ||
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Revision as of 11:08, 27 September 2011
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History
The castle was first indirectly mentioned in 1255. Its existence was confirmed in 1478, when castellum in Belmwra was mentioned, and in 1498, when it was named as castellum Mwrayzombath. The Bel Mura castle was the administrative centre of the whole Belmur territory. It was situated at the crossing of traffic and merchant trails.
During its long history the castle has been owned by many families, including the Széchys and Szápárys. The Széchys had rebuilt the castle in the 16th century. In 1687 it was bought by Peter Szápáry and got the Baroque outlook by his sons in the first half of the 18th century. Its last private owner Geza Szápáry sold it to Murska Sobota Urban Municipality in 1934.
During the Second World War it was a seat of Hungarian occupation forces, which is commemorated at the plaque in the entrance corridor.
Premises
The ground floor has a four-sided gravel inner courtyard and four edge wings of the same height. On the outer corners four towers with a square floor plan stand out, not surpassing the basic height of the building. On the west side a Baroque Chapel has been added.
On the east side the representational Baroque gate portal with two atlantes figures accentuates the scheme. They were set under the balcony, which was restored in 1976. The exterior has more modest architectural decoration except for the gate portal and the north façade, which accentuate the festival hall. In the 1960s architect of Prekmurje Feri Novak (1906–1959) planned an extension with a new hall. The latter was adapted by the architects Vesna and Matej Vozlič in 1988. The façades were renovated in 1992.
The festival hall on the first floor in the wing with the balcony is decorated with frescoes and stuccowork. The allegory of Peace may have been painted by Johannes Pockel in 1760–1780.
Exhibitions
The main permanent exhibition, set up in autumn 1997, presents life in the region along the Mura river from prehistoric times until today. For this exhibition the Murska Sobota Regional Museum won European Museum of the Year Award in 1999.
The temporary exhibitions take place on the second floor in the exhibition grounds. The exhibition My Observatories is a guest exhibition of the Technical Museum of Slovenia to commemorate the international year of astronomy in 2009.
Surrounding
The castle is surrounded with a English type landscape park named Mestni park, designed at the turn of the 20th century. In the south-eastern corner of the park stands the only Slovenian monument of the National Liberation War, which is dedicated to the common struggle and the victims of the Yugoslav and Soviet people. It was erected as early as 1945 and designed by the Russian architect Arončik and the Slovene sculptors Boris and Zdenko Kalin.
In the axis of the castle continuous an avenue, planted with 200 year-old trees, which ends with a Neogothic complex of evangelic church, built in 1907–1910 by Ernő Gerey.
See also
- Murska Sobota Regional Museum
- MIKK Youth Information Cultural Club, Murska Sobota
- KRIK Multimedia Centre Pomurje
- Lendava Castle
External links
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