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Private collection that preserves the history of the Karađorđević dynasty far from Serbia: We visited Anin Dvor
In a valley surrounded by greenery, among spa hotels and quiet promenades of Rogaška Slatina, there is a place that seems almost unreal. In the futuristic complex of Anin dvor, behind glass and modern architectural lines, a room is hidden that does not belong to this space - neither in time nor geographically. It is a space dedicated to the Karađorđević dynasty, a collection that more closely resembles a carefully reconstructed memory than a classic museum exhibition.
TL;DR
- The collection is located in the futuristic Anin dvor complex in Rogaška Slatina, Slovenia.
- It was assembled over decades by collector Nani Poljanec, a long-time admirer of the Karađorđević dynasty.
- The collection is considered the largest publicly accessible collection of the dynasty outside of Serbia.
- It emphasizes personal and everyday items over political events, showcasing invitations, menus, clothing, and documents.
- Key items include personal effects of Queen Marija, a replica of the pistol used to assassinate King Aleksandar I, and a cancelled passport of Prince Filip Karađor đević.
- The collection is described as intimate and personal, rather than monumental or loud, differing from typical museum exhibits.
- Filip Karađorđević, his wife, and son visited the collection and found it unique.