The Opeka castle was built in the 18th century by the Draskovic family on lands that they had owned for centuries. When Count Marko Bombelles came into possession of the castle in 1852 he brought many plants from all parts of the world and formed an arboretum in the large park surrounding the castle.
The most precious trees in the park come from Tibet, China, Japan, Caucasus, North America, and Europe. There are about 14000 specimens of about 200 plant varieties in the arboretum.
We walked throughout the park and visited the Castle.
The front of the Baroque style castle. There has been no upkeep to the castle so it is in ruins today.
The front corner of the Castle.
Inside the main courtyard. Even though the place wasn't in good condition it was still interesting to look around.
An old well in the center of the courtyard.
Inside the main courtyard. Even though the place wasn't in good condition it was still interesting to look around.
An old well in the center of the courtyard.
Iva and her dog Armon leading the way.
Overgrown courtyard walls.
1 comment:
Thank you so much for these updates; to me personally it is heartbraking as I lived there in 1960ties; have amazing memories.So sad all is left is rubble.
thank you
Ivanka Rivera
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