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Museum · Murska Sobota, Pomurska
Murska Sobota Castle
16th-century Renaissance mansion, mentioned since 1255 as Bel Mura, in a park of old oaks in the center of Murska Sobota. It houses the Pomurje Museum, with an exhibition about life along the Mura, awarded at European level.
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About Murska Sobota Castle
Murska Sobota Castle (Soboški grad) stands in a park in the town center, surrounded by oaks about two centuries old. The site appears in documents from 1255 under the name Bel Mura. The present building is a mid-16th-century Renaissance mansion with an inner courtyard and a facade featuring Baroque elements.
Since 1956 the Pomurje Museum (Pomurski muzej Murska Sobota), the regional museum for the entire Mura area, has occupied the castle. The permanent exhibition, installed in 1997, tells the story of people living along the river from prehistory to the end of the 20th century across 14 rooms. It received a special prize from the European Museum Forum in 1999.
The rooms display archaeological finds, traditional trades such as pottery and the milling in river mills, costumes, religious objects of Catholics and Protestants, and the region’s 20th-century history, when it transferred from the Kingdom of Hungary to the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes in 1919. The museum also organizes temporary and art exhibitions.
In summer the courtyard and park host concerts and events, and the park is one of the residents’ favorite spots for a walk.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About an hour in the museum, plus time for the park stroll.
Best time
In the morning, before heading to the surrounding villages. In summer there are events in the courtyard. Check the museum’s opening days in advance.
How to get there
It is in Murska Sobota center, in a park near the train station. By car there is parking near the park.
Tip
Start with the permanent exhibition, which helps to understand what you will see later in the villages, at the Mura’s mills and in the region’s churches.
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Frequently asked questions about Murska Sobota Castle
What does the Pomurje Museum have?
An exhibition about life along the Mura, from prehistory to the end of the 20th century, with archaeological finds, trades, costumes and religious objects. There are also temporary exhibitions.
How old is the Murska Sobota castle?
The place appears in documents from 1255; the present manor is Renaissance, from the mid-16th century, with Baroque elements on the façade.
How much time should I allow for Murska Sobota castle?
One hour is usually enough for the museum; add time for a walk in the park.