Špicer castle, Manor house in Beocin Municipality, Serbia
Špicer Castle is a manor house in Beocin decorated with stained glass windows, ornate ceramic work, and an elaborate fireplace from the late 1800s. The rooms display typical architectural design patterns of that period with handcrafted details throughout.
The building was constructed in 1898 as a residence for a wealthy Ashkenazi Jewish family whose members were co-owners of the Beočin cement factory. It thus represented the economic influence and status of the Jewish community in this industrial region.
The manor displays Hungarian Secession style elements that remain visible throughout Vojvodina and make it a cultural monument of national importance. The architecture reflects the prosperity and taste that spread through this region in the early 1900s.
The building is currently not accessible to visitors due to safety concerns about its structural condition, with only the roof having been renovated. It is wise to ask for local information when in the area to learn about the current status.
The property served as a filming location for multiple movies including works by director Emir Kusturica and was the complete filming site for Boy and the Viola. This use as a film set helped make the building known in regional cinema history.
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