Description
Maribor is the second biggest town in Slovenia
and in character totally different from Ljubljana
and the western parts of the country. It is situated
on the banks of the Drava River, in the hilly
countryside among the best vineyards. You will visit
the city's famous wine cellar and taste excellent
wines from the region.
The oldest town in Slovenia, Ptuj is located just a
short drive from Maribor. The writer Tacitus
mentioned it for the first time already in the year
69. Numerous archaeological remains prove that the
city experienced its first period of prosperity as
the Roman town of Poetovio.
The present much admired appearance of the city
originates from the Middle Ages when Ptuj
experienced its second rise to wealth and
prominence. You will explore its beauty in a walking
tour through the town and the visit of the Ptuj
Castle. The castle, the Dominican and Minorite
monasteries, the Provost church and the old city
hall are some of the curiosities of the town, worth
seeing. The heritage of past centuries will enchant
even the most demanding visitor of this town.