Novi Klošter Monastery

Novi Klošter (from Neukloster > "The New Cloister") is a former Dominican priory near Polzela (Slovenia), built in the mid-15th century by Frederick II, Count of Celje. The monastery had a chequered history, having been invaded by the Ottomans shortly after its foundation, attacked by peasants, used as a fortress and novitiate, and much of the building damaged by fire. The monastery was dissolved by the imperial edict of Joseph II in 1787. Subsequent owners rebuilt it several times and considerably altered its original appearance. The present neo-Gothic and mansion-style appearance dates from the early 19th century. After the World War II, part of the building was used for residential purposes, but otherwise left to decay. Since 2010, it has been gradually restored by its new owner, the Zavod Tromostovje. As a conference centre it hosts social, cultural, educational and spiritual events.

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