“KAPETANOVO” CASTLE – Stari Lec

“KAPETANOVO” CASTLE – Stari Lec

The castle was built in 1904 by the then county prefect, Botka Bela. The basic concept of the building was inspired by the idea of a medieval castle. Kapetanovo Castle is located in the countryside, off any settlement, on the Zrenjanin–Vršac road near the village of Stari Lec. It has two entrances, and it was originally surrounded by a spacious park with a fountain.

In an auction in 1938, the wealthy merchant Franc Maj purchased the castle as a dowry for his daughter, who, through her marriage, brought it to the last pre-war owner, Milan Kapetanov, after whom it still bears its name. Milan Kapetanov kept the castle in his possession until the end of World War II, when it was seized under the law on nationalization.

The building is an example of striking Neo-Gothic architectural design, with harmonious proportions and all the features of a romantic vision of this type of structure. As a phenomenon, Kapetanovo is a rare example of a “country castle.” Its location outside a settlement and its architecture make it an exceptionally interesting example of a pseudo-medieval castle.

Kapetanovo Castle is a cultural monument of great importance and is currently undergoing renovation.

The castle is not yet open to visitors!

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