Ptuj Castle
Ptujski grad
A hilltop castle museum renowned for its internationally known collection of musical instruments, its armory and its exhibition of Kurent carnival masks.
Ptuj Castle towers over the old town from a hill, with a history dating back to the 11th century. Its present form is largely the result of 17th-century remodeling. Inside the castle, the Ptuj–Ormož Regional Museum displays Baroque noble rooms, weapons and armor, one of Europe's most important collections of musical instruments, and an exhibition of Kurent carnival masks. From the castle courtyard you can look down over the red-roofed old town and the Drava River. The walk uphill from the old town takes about 10 minutes, and admission is about 10 euros.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:00 (extended on summer weekends)
Nearby sights
- Ptuj Old Town
- Kurentovanje (Ptuj Carnival)
- Ptuj Town Tower & Orpheus Monument
- St. George's Church, Ptuj
- Dominican Monastery, Ptuj
- Minorite Monastery, Ptuj
- Ptuj Wine Cellar
- Terme Ptuj