Ptuj Old Town
Ptuj
Slovenia's oldest town, with Roman ruins, medieval lanes, and red-tiled roofs spreading along the Drava River.
Ptuj lies about 25 km southeast of Maribor. It is the oldest recorded town in Slovenia and was an important Roman military settlement. The Old Town includes the Town Hall, the City Tower, the Orpheus Column, the Minorite Monastery, and the Dominican Monastery. The red-roofed streets are perfect for wandering. Every February, the Kurentovanje carnival features the "Kurent" parade, with participants wearing sheepskins and masks. It is Slovenia's most famous folk festival. The town also has Slovenia's oldest wine cellar, Ptuj Wine Cellar, and thermal spas. The train from Maribor takes about 20–30 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kurentovanje (Ptuj Carnival)
- Ptuj Town Tower & Orpheus Monument
- St. George's Church, Ptuj
- Ptuj Castle
- Minorite Monastery, Ptuj
- Ptuj Wine Cellar
- Dominican Monastery, Ptuj
- Terme Ptuj