Bajnski Dvori Castle
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Bajnski Dvori Castle is a castle in the Gornje Ladanje village, Vinica
municipality, Varaždin County
, northern Croatia
.
Located in the surrounding park
, near a small lake and a chapel
, the castle represents a valuable example of architectural skill and historical heritage. It was founded in the 17th century by the members of Both of Bayna
, a noble family of Hungarian
ancestry, who gave two Bans of Croatia
, John in 1493 and Andrew in 1505-1507. Later it was owned by the members of the families Batthyány
, Erdödy
and Feštetić.
In the 19th century the castle was enlarged and renewed in the spirit of historicism
, but in the turbulent times of the First world war
it was set on fire and partially ruined. Many works of art
, books, furniture and other precious things of high value were completely destroyed. Until today, only the eastern wing of the castle remained. After the Second world war
, until the beginning of this century, there were departments and medical facilities of Varaždin
Medical centre there.
Today the castle and surroundings are weathered and long for renewal.
Vinica, Varaždin County
Vinica is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Varaždin county. According to the 2001 census, there are 3,747 inhabitants: an "absolute" majority of which are Croats....
municipality, Varaždin County
Varaždin County
Varaždin County is a county in northern Croatia. It is named after its county seat, the city of Varaždin.-Geography:In addition to the city of Varaždin, the county includes the towns of Ivanec, Ludbreg, Lepoglava, Novi Marof and Varaždinske Toplice, as well as 22 municipalities...
, northern Croatia
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
.
Located in the surrounding park
Park
A park is a protected area, in its natural or semi-natural state, or planted, and set aside for human recreation and enjoyment, or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. It may consist of rocks, soil, water, flora and fauna and grass areas. Many parks are legally protected by...
, near a small lake and a chapel
Chapel
A chapel is a building used by Christians as a place of fellowship and worship. It may be part of a larger structure or complex, such as a church, college, hospital, palace, prison or funeral home, located on board a military or commercial ship, or it may be an entirely free-standing building,...
, the castle represents a valuable example of architectural skill and historical heritage. It was founded in the 17th century by the members of Both of Bayna
Both family
The Both family is an Hungarian aristocratic family who gave many personalities. Its members were Magnats Magnificus and medieval barons of the kingdom of Hungary since the 12th century.- History :It gave differents branches :...
, a noble family of Hungarian
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
ancestry, who gave two Bans of Croatia
Ban of Croatia
Ban of Croatia was the title of local rulers and after 1102 viceroys of Croatia. From earliest periods of Croatian state, some provinces were ruled by Bans as a rulers representative and supreme military commander. In the 18th century, Croatian bans eventually become chief government officials in...
, John in 1493 and Andrew in 1505-1507. Later it was owned by the members of the families Batthyány
Batthyány
Batthyány is the name of an old distinguished Hungarian Magnate family. The members of this family bear the title count or countess respectively prince or princess Batthyány von Német-Ujvár...
, Erdödy
Erdody
Erdődy is the name of a Hungarian noble family in the Kingdom of Hungary . The Habsburg Monarchy granted them the title Graf / Gräfin....
and Feštetić.
In the 19th century the castle was enlarged and renewed in the spirit of historicism
Historicism (art)
Historicism refers to artistic styles that draw their inspiration from copying historic styles or artisans. After neo-classicism, which could itself be considered a historicist movement, the 19th century saw a new historicist phase marked by a return to a more ancient classicism, in particular in...
, but in the turbulent times of the First world war
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
it was set on fire and partially ruined. Many works of art
Work of art
A work of art, artwork, art piece, or art object is an aesthetic item or artistic creation.The term "a work of art" can apply to:*an example of fine art, such as a painting or sculpture*a fine work of architecture or landscape design...
, books, furniture and other precious things of high value were completely destroyed. Until today, only the eastern wing of the castle remained. After the Second world war
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, until the beginning of this century, there were departments and medical facilities of Varaždin
Varaždin
Varaždin is a city in north Croatia, north of Zagreb on the highway A4. The total population is 47,055, with 38,746 on of the city settlement itself . The centre of Varaždin county is located near the Drava river, at...
Medical centre there.
Today the castle and surroundings are weathered and long for renewal.