After a few initial minutes of looking around and listening to the guy, I ask about the real reasons for the state of this place. After all, this is cultural heritage with a very long history. Apparently, Prpić family owns the place. They are many, and each of them owns a part of the mansion. As it happens in such situations, in the end, nobody feels like owning it. Therefore, nobody invests, either. But, some poor people still live there and strive.
If it belonged to only one person, it would be much easier to go about it. Since it belongs to many, only one person is enough to say ney, and nothing can be done. There are numerous examples of this, especially if the relationships are broken. I have no clue if this is the case, I meant in general. Owners do nothing, time passes, mansion decays...
It would be a good idea to pass a law that would protect cultural heritage from careless owners by the means of expropriation. But, as property rights are the basis of the free democratic system, I doubt it would pass on human right's court. So, I guess if you own a castle, it is only up to you to decide of its fate. Maybe lawful but also quite stupid at the same time. I'm sure such legislation would make owners stick together and do something about it.
The guy tells me his story. He's been a soldier in Croatian Independence Homeland War with a service record of over 1800 days. This is wartime service, mind you, not regular service! This shows the worth of country's institutions. This guy is a decorated war hero and lives in a tiny part of this damp, insanely devastated place, owned by someone else. I believe, he should've been set up for life for his sacrifice. But, war veterans story is the same all over the world. No respect. 'Hey man but you did it for your country, not for money, right?' is the most retarded comeback on the subject. By the way, his wife, who didn't want to be photographed, created all the poor man's art in the garden.
Time to leave. What I find on my way out is this sign. Prpić family, the present owners, had the park surrounding the mansion named after them. This is so humble and modest, indeed. Kudos, guys. Hope you come to your senses and do something about this place because its history belongs to all of us. The way you take care of your heritage is appaling. Keep in mind that there were many who walked its floors long before any of you were born.
Be it as it is, the sun shines on, the road is stretching in front of me and bad thoughts don't really exist if you focus on something beautiful.
Enjoy your day! :)
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