Pišece, Pišece Castle
Pišece Castle rises on a rock pile in remote solitude, squeezed into the core of wild, wooded hills. In medieval literature, we find an interpretation of the name Bishaz, which is supposed to mean "bei der Shanz" - "by the trenches", which may indicate a very old fortress. On the other hand, perhaps the name comes from the wind that blows by the castle in the valley all year round - "piš". A third explanation is that there were 21 mills in Gabernica in a length of one kilometer. And perhaps the name Pišece came from the word "pšeno", part of the mill.
Pišece Castle was built by the archbishops of Salzburg on the eastern edge of their Posavje estates. Here was the troubled border between the Roman Empire of German nationality and Hungary, which was plagued by constant conflicts associated with looting, destruction, and arson. The castle, as a strongly fortified outpost, played an important defensive role in these battles and conflicts.
Writers are mentioned relatively late. In the years 1266 - 1299, the first known Pischaetz building is mentioned, the Ministerial Konrad of Salzburg, and the fortress-castle is only mentioned for the first time in 1329 as "haus Pischaetz". Some believe that the name originates from the compound "bei der Schanz", in terms of chances, which would indicate the existence of an older, fortified post at this place.
The family of the Knights of Piša, who owned the castle by inheritance, died out around 1353, and for more than 200 years it was ruled by the archbishop's stewards. It was only in 1595 that it was bought by Baron Innocence Moscon noble. The castle was owned by the Moscon family until the end of World War II.
The building history of the castle has not yet been fully explored, but it is undeniable that already in the Romanesque era, the castle included, in addition to the mighty tower, a chapel, chained to the palace and walls. The castle underwent more important reconstructions, as evidenced by the year 1568, carved on a plaque in the southern wall of the castle complex, during the Renaissance period. The built round defensive tower on the southwest corner of the design dates from this time. The Baroque era created the now collapsed clock tower, the top of the central step, a small bell tower and a chapel.
Almost nothing has been preserved from the once rich castle equipment, which is evidenced by faded pre-war photographs. In one of the rooms on the first floor of the northern tract, there is a wall painting, probably from the early 18th century, with depictions of castles that were once owned by the Moscones. ornamental painting. There are also forged Renaissance gates at the entrance to the Romanesque tower and the remains of a Baroque fountain.
Below the castle, there is a park in English landscape style with many non-native trees. Outstanding tree species in the park are three sequoias (80 - 450 cm in height), sycamores, catalpa, sedum, even hardy ginkgo. There is also a pond in the immediate vicinity, which is filled with the help of a nearby spring.