Mithraeum of Ptuj
Mitrej Ptuj
The Mithraeum ruins of Poetovio, the ancient Roman city, preserving precious original altars carved with bull-slaying reliefs.
Ptuj was known as Poetovio in Roman times, an important city in Pannonia, and several temples dedicated to the Persian god Mithras have been found within it. The Third Mithraeum, in Spodnja Hajdina west of the town, is housed in a protective shelter that preserves original pieces, including altars carved with bull-slaying reliefs. It is one of the best-preserved Mithraea in Europe. It is small in scale and suits those interested in Roman history, and its opening hours are limited, so check in advance.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 10:00–18:00; reservations required in other seasons
Nearby sights
- Terme Ptuj
- Dominican Monastery, Ptuj
- Ptuj Castle
- Ptuj Old Town
- Kurentovanje (Ptuj Carnival)
- Ptuj Town Tower & Orpheus Monument
- St. George's Church, Ptuj
- Minorite Monastery, Ptuj