Ptuj

Ptuj's Timeless Treasures

Slovenia's oldest town, Ptuj, centers on its hilltop castle overlooking the Drava River, housing historical collections of musical instruments and tapestries. The medieval core features the 13th-century Church of St. George and Slovenian Square’s well-preserved townhouses. Religious heritage is highlighted by the Minorite Monastery, home to a library of rare books, and the Dominican Monastery, founded in 1230. These sites, along with the Ptuj Regional Museum, preserve the area's Roman legacy and the unique Kurent carnival traditions.