Maribor Castle (Regional Museum)
Mestni grad Maribor
A 15th-century castle housing the Regional Museum, best known for its rococo Knights' Hall and Baroque staircase.
Maribor Castle was built in the 15th century by Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor, and stands at the northeastern corner of the Old Town on Castle Square. Inside, the Maribor Regional Museum presents archaeology, folk traditions, costumes and the city's history. The highlights are the ceiling frescoes of the Knights' Hall and the ornate rococo 'Rose Staircase.' Some galleries have reopened after restoration. Admission costs a few euros, and the museum is closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat approx. 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Basilica of Our Mother of Mercy
- Vinag Wine Cellar
- Maribor Cathedral
- Maribor Synagogue
- Main Square & Plague Column
- Water Tower
- Slovene National Theatre Maribor
- Lent