Lent
The old riverside quarter on the north bank of the Drava, with medieval city walls and towers beside cafés and bars. Each summer it hosts the Lent Festival.
Lent is Maribor's oldest district and was once a landing area for raftsmen and fishermen. Along the Drava River stand medieval city walls, the court tower and the water tower, and the old vine grows here too. Today the riverside promenade is lined with cafés, bars and restaurants, and it's pleasant to sit by the river and watch the sunset in the evening. The Lent Festival, held each June and July, is Slovenia's largest outdoor arts festival, with many concerts and street performances. It is open all day and is a five-minute walk from the main square.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Old Vine House
- Main Square & Plague Column
- Maribor Cathedral
- Judgement Tower
- Slovene National Theatre Maribor
- Maribor Synagogue
- Water Tower
- Maribor Castle (Regional Museum)