Monuments - Jablonov nad Turňou - Granarium

One of the most remarkable objects of the village is a large historical building called Granárium. Its name probably stems from the Italian word “granario” which means granary. It dates from the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries. It served as a granary but also as a wine cellar and food storage facility. At the time when Jablonov nad Turňou was part of Szádvár’s estate the granary was property of the Eszterhazy family. The exact year of its construction is unknown, although some documents narrowing the search have been preserved. It stored taxes paid in kind rather than money (known as the harvest’s tenth). Aside from grain, wine and sheep cheese the huge building also stored fruits and other products. The Granarium is currently led by the Alma Centrum civic association whose goal is to increase the attractiveness of the region in terms of tourism. In its cellar it houses an exposition about the history of wine making and offers a marvellous opportunity for tasting local wines. Aside from that, the Granarium provides accommodation as well.