The national cultural monument - the Manor House of Draškovič, a branch of the Museum of Trenčín, currently serves as a museum. The expositions are devoted not only to the history of Čachtice but also to the Tatrín association or to the infamous Countess Elizabeth Báthory. The Self-Governing Region received an 800 000 € grant from the EEA Financial Mechanism 2014-2021 to restore the manor house. More than 495 000 €, with the Self-Governing Region as a recipient, will be used for the comprehensive restoration of the manor house, improving its access and attractiveness. The remaining almost 305 000 € are intended for the Museum of Trenčín, which will extend the expositions in the manor house and add elements for the visually impaired and blind. There will also be a tourist information centre, a café, a cultural and creative centre and various museum-pedagogical activities. "These days, we are finalizing documents necessary for the conclusion of the grant contract. As this is indeed a challenging restoration of a significant cultural heritage, the Self-Governing Region will also contribute more than 1.38 million € from its budget. We plan to implement the project in 2021 – 2022,“ added Martina Lamačková, Head of the Regional Development Department of the Self-Governing Region of Trenčín.