Ptuj � treasure home
of the millenium

Ptuj is Slovenia�s oldest city. This compact town forms a symphony of red-tile roofs viewed most photogenically across the Drava river. A well-proportioned castle gives the city skyline its prominent appearance.

a city with rich heritage

This city is surrounded by the fertile wine hills of Slovenske Gorice and Haloze. As unique slovenian city it offers a rich cultural, and historical heritage, wines, cuisine, thermal spa and a wonderful setting.

Oldest Wine Cellar

The Slovenia�s oldest wine cellar invites you into its 500 years old vaults with a great music and light presentation. The cellar was built in 1390 and is a treasurey of Haloze and Slovenske gorice wines. Why not taste or buy prize-winning white wines and find the oldest preserved archive wine in Slovenia, the Zlata trta from 917 By the way, did I mention that the city has its own city vineyard and an official city vinedresser.

Cultural Attractions

Since in Roman times Ptuj was the largest city in the area of today�s slovenia you can visit there many cultural and historical attractions from the Roman times. In 1250 "Poetovio" became a city and acquired the right to build a city wall.

The lagacy of the city�s rich history and its castle lords is kept in the museum castle.

Karnival

Ptuj is also the area which is the most affected with carnival in Slovenia. The shaggy Kurent straw men with animal masks attract international crowds. For ten days around Mardi Gras they banish in the role of ancient fertility demons the winter

Eating Tip: Ribic

An ideal spot to go out for a fish dinner is Ribic. You�ll find this old house with a great river sidee terrace in Drvaska ulica.