ŠPICER FAMILY CASTLE – Beočin

ŠPICER FAMILY CASTLE – Beočin

The castle in Beočin was built by the Špicer family, following the design of Imre Steindal. Ede Špicer was the former co-owner of the Beočin Cement Factory. The Old Castle, built in 1892, is one of the oldest cultural monuments in Beočin and is under state protection. Among the relatively few castles in Vojvodina, this one stands out, according to experts, as a unique example of Secessionist architecture, the prevailing style in European architecture. Specialists note that it belongs to the ornate architectural style, highlighting the famous fireplace, stained glass, and ceramics. By decision of the Government of the Republic of Serbia, the Old Castle in Beočin was granted the status of a cultural monument and placed under state protection. Only the roof has been renovated; the rest of the building is in very poor condition.

This property has always been an attraction and a source of pride for Beočin. Today, however, it no longer is, as this once-beautiful building is in a very deteriorated state. Older residents of Beočin fondly recall the entire complex—with its once meticulously maintained enclosed park where deer, roe, and peacocks freely roamed—commonly referred to as the “Špicer Garden.”

This famous castle has inspired many film directors. Films shot there include Breakfast with the Devil, Holy Sand, The Boiling City, and The Boy and the Violin, which was entirely filmed in the castle. The castle and its surroundings were also used for the film Black Cat, White Cat, directed by Emir Kusturica.

The castle is not open to visitors.

Fruškogorska Street, Beočin
www.dvorcisrbije.rs/spicerov-dvorac-beocin/

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