Opeka Manor, Manor house in Vinica, Croatia.
Opeka Manor is a country house in Vinica featuring a main residence with large windows and balanced proportions set on extensive grounds beneath Macelj forest. The estate includes an arboretum with plant collections spread across its property.
The property was built in the 17th century by the Counts of Keglević and passed through ownership of noble families including Nadasdy, Drašković, and Bombelles. These changes reflected the shifting power and influence among the region's leading families.
The manor shows how Central European nobility built and lived in their country homes during the past few centuries. It reflects the tastes and values of the families who called it their own and shaped the land around it.
The grounds are open year-round with guided tours available through local tourism offices in Varaždin County. The best time to visit is during warmer months when the plant collections are in full growth.
The arboretum contains plant species from different continents gathered over several centuries of cultivation. This botanical collection shows how nobility of the past acquired and grew exotic plants on their estates.
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