Zaprice Mansion, landhuis in Kamnik, Slovenië
Zaprice Mansion is a 14th-century mansion and local monument in the Municipality of Kamnik that now operates as a museum. The building displays furniture, archaeological objects, and artifacts spanning different eras of local history, including a portable organ from 1743 and Thonet bentwood chairs.
First mentioned in 1306, the mansion was built in the 14th century by the Dienger von Apecz family but changed hands repeatedly over the centuries. In the early 1500s, the Lamberg family undertook extensive renovations, adding corner towers and fortifying the property with walls and defensive structures.
The mansion served as a meeting place for Lutherans during the Reformation, reflecting its role in local religious life. The German name Steinbuchel, given by the Lamberg family, reveals the region's cultural ties to German-speaking areas and remains part of how locals remember this place.
The site features multiple exhibition levels with displays on the ground and first floors, while the second floor hosts temporary exhibitions. Visitors can explore the terraced park surrounding the building and view a nearby open-air museum showcasing traditional grain storage structures from the Tuhinj Valley.
The museum offers visitors the chance to mint their own medieval Kamnik coins and create personal myths from that era. These hands-on activities transform history into a tangible, interactive experience rather than something to simply observe.
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