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Ptuj Castle
medieval palace
within two thousand years of history
Read here what you can expect in Ptuj and especially on the Ptuj Castle. How else could it be - Ptuj, is again one of the most romantic and lovely towns in Slovenia.
It was built as "Poetovium" by the Romans aside the ancient Amber Road, with a well preserved old city centre and being a spa as well.
oldest town in Slovenia
History can be easily followed back to times before Christ, under Roman influence - even Tacitus (Roman historian and senator) already mentioned Ptuj. And the eldest town of Slovenia was always characterized by its high culture in general and in architecture and viniculture in particular.
Most important sightseeing points
Besides the two well known monasteries - a Dominican and Minorite (this one important for the development of vineyard culturing) the Ptuj Castle is the most important sightseeing point to talk about.
rebuilt in the 12th century by archbishop of Salzburg
Initially built as a military base in the 10th century and following declining, the castle was rebuilt in the early 12th century by the leading archbishop of Salzburg mastering Ptuj at this times. Nowadays this castle is a museum, a most interesting one, presenting besides the architecture itself, several special departments of ancient art of life.
centre of the Mithraism cult
Once the centre of the Mithraism cult, the ruins of five temples were found in Ptuj and partly reconstructed in the museum. Another department presents a comprehensive collection of old music instruments and based on this interest concerts and seminars on antique music as well are held here once and again.
paintings and sculptures originating from Gothic to Baroque
Furthermore the Castle Gallery shows paintings and sculptures originating from Gothic to Baroque. And you will find a selection of old carnival masks too. Ptuj is a fine place in general, the castle here is a Slovenian must visit.
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