Soteska Mansion, 17th century mansion in Soteska, Slovenia
Soteska Mansion is a 17th-century manor house located in rural Slovenia, with a rectangular shape and four corner towers. The building surrounds an interior courtyard bordered by two-story arcades on all sides.
Construction took place between 1664 and 1689 under Count Georg Sigmund von Gallenberg's leadership. Over the following centuries the property changed hands several times before being destroyed in 1943.
The entry tower displays family crests of the Gallenbergs and Schrottenbachs, while interior walls feature artwork created by a Dutch painter. These decorations reflect the mansion's connection to broader European artistic traditions.
The grounds contain garden remnants and a preserved pavilion called Devil's Tower that can be explored during guided visits. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as the terrain is uneven with several sets of steps.
The site includes ruins of an old castle that was fortified during Ottoman conflicts, along with a 19th-century power station near the Krka River. These remnants show how strategically important the location remained across different periods.
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