Gorišnica

Muretinci Castle, located in the Haloze region, hides a fascinating story that reaches far back into the past. The settlement of Muretinci was first mentioned in written sources as early as the 14th century, while the manor itself appeared somewhat later, in the 16th century, when it was owned by the nobleman Luka Szekely. The castle acquired its present appearance in the 17th century, when it came under the ownership of the German Teutonic Order, also known as the Crusader Order. They administered it from Velika Nedelja and assigned it mainly administrative and economic functions, which it retained for many centuries.

In the 19th century, the castle also gained an important social role, serving as an orphanage with medical care facilities. Later, after the Second World War, the premises were converted into a home for the elderly. After 2005, the castle once again became the property of the Teutonic Order and underwent partial restoration. Today, life has returned to the castle thanks to a cultural association that brings the medieval period closer to visitors through workshops, events, and themed experiences. Muretinci Castle is therefore not only a historic building, but also a place where the past and contemporary activities intertwine to create a unique experience.

Sokov Mill, also known as Kotni mlin (Corner Mill), stands in the village of Formin by the Zvirenčina stream and represents a valuable part of the rural heritage of Štajerska. Its origins date back to 1775, when it began operating as a water mill closely connected with the lives of farmers and the everyday production of food.

Over time, it was renovated several times, including in the 19th century, but after the Second World War its wheel fell silent and the mill gradually ceased operating.

Nevertheless, the building still preserves its distinctive appearance and interior equipment, bearing witness to a former way of life connected with milling, farming, and nature.

In recent years, efforts have begun to restore it. The aim is for the mill to come back to life as a cultural and tourist attraction, where visitors could learn about the traditional method of grinding grain and life by the water.

Today, Sokov Mill is therefore not only a memory of the past, but also an opportunity to preserve this heritage and present it to new generations.

The Dominko Homestead in Gorišnica is one of the most valuable examples of preserved rural heritage in Slovenia. This more than 300-year-old house is considered the oldest fully preserved Pannonian homestead in the country.

It was built in the typical Pannonian style, with the residential and farm buildings joined under the same L-shaped roof. The house is wooden, coated with clay plaster and whitewashed with lime, while its appearance is completed by a traditional thatched roof.

A special feature of the homestead is its exceptionally well-preserved interior. Inside, visitors can see a black kitchen, a living room, a pantry, and numerous objects that have remained just as the last resident left them. Together, they offer an authentic insight into life in the Pannonian countryside in the past.

The homestead is complemented by its rich surroundings, including farm buildings and features such as corn racks, beehives, a well, gardens, and fields, which together recreate the image of everyday rural life in former times.

The Dominko Homestead is therefore not merely a museum, but a place where the past still lives and where visitors can experience it in an authentic way.