| Castle Gewerkenegg |
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; "Grad Gewerkenegg") Gewerkenegg Castle was built between 1522-1533 as the administrative
seat of the mine – the second largest mercury mine in the world.; "Grad Gewerkenegg") Through the centuries it was rebuilt and reconstructed. In the second half of the 18th century the frontage of the yard was painted with frescoes that have been reconstructed and now again adorn the castle courtyard. ; "Grad Gewerkenegg") Since 1954 it has hosted the Municipal museum Idrija.
The building was completely renovated in the last two decades. The
castle complex is now a spacious museum exhibition grounds and at the
same time the scene of summer cultural events. The central exhibition
presents the "Five centuries of the mercury mine and the town Idrija".More information on the website: www.muzej-idrija-cerkno.si |