Lendava
Lendava is the easternmost town in Slovenia. It is located at the crossing of many important roads, near to the Hungarian and Croatian borders.
Attractions
Lendava Castle
The first recorded mention of the Lendava Castle is from 1192 although its present-day appearance dates from much later, from the 18th century.
The Castle is the location of the Gallery-Museum of Lendva which presents an exhibition on the cultural heritage of Lendava and the Hungarian community. There are further permanent exhibitions showing the history and ethnography of the region and also the memorial room of sculptor György Zala.
In the Gallery works by local painters and artists of the Lendva Art Colony are presented.
Local History Museum
The exhibition called ’Citizenry, typography and umbrella manufactory in Lendava’ can be seen in the former civil house in 52 Glavna ulica. It is one of the region’s most imposing Neo-Baroque buildings with a beautifully shaped stucco.
Synagogue
The synagogue is the most important monument of the local Jewish community. The Jewish community of Lendava was established at the beginning of the 18th century and the synagogue was built in the second half of the century.
Church of St. Catherine
The church was originally built in Baroque style but it was refurbished in 1751 gaining its current look. An important artwork of the building is a painting of St. Catherine by the Italian painter Felix Barazutti. The crypt is the burial place for the female members of the Esterházy family and the founders of the church.
Lendava Hill
The hill lies between the streams of Kebele, Lendava and Kerka and it is covered with vine plantations. It is an important place for the local wine culture.
History
In the Ancient Roman times, the road Halicanum was passing through here. A church was built as early as 853 and the town was first mentioned in 1192.
Lendava become a market town int he 14th century and later it was important as a parish. From 1644, the area was owned by the Esterházy family.
It officially became a town in 1867 and also the administrative center of the region. The Evangelic community of Ledava was established in 1902 and the city had a large Jewish community until World War II.
(Source: muravidek.net)