Polhov Gradec Mansion

Polhov Gradec Mansion is situated in Polhov Gradec and it is the main attraction of the place. It lies between Polhograjska Gora and Kalvarija and it is a little bit far from the old village centre. Before the mansion is a wonderful park with a a hundred years old lime tree and the Neptun fountain with colums with nymphs from the year 1696. The mansion complex also has an English tower with clock, mansion farm, stables, mansion laundry, drying house for flax and other. The Polhov Gradec Mansion has a varied historical past. The upper old manor was built in the 13th century.

In the earthquake in the year 1511 was very damaged, so it was not renovated any more. The owners moved to the lower tower mansion, enlarged it and strengthen before Turks. Under the ownership of the baron Khisel at the end of the 16th century the building got the renaissance style. The present image with the additional baroque style the mansion got around the year 1700, under baron Kunstel. Today the Polhov Gradec Mansion is renovated, but not the whole complex. In the mansion is a local museum, which shows the historical happening and a life in the village, wedding room and e-point.

In exhibiton rooms are organized cultural and other performances. Polhov Gradec Mansion is a wonderful place for a romantic wedding.