Location: Ptuj
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Top 10 Museums in Ptuj, Styria Region
Ptuj (pronounced [ˈptuːi̯] ( listen); German: Pettau; Latin: Poetovium/Poetovio) is a town in northeastern Slovenia that is the seat of the Municipality of Ptuj. Ptuj, the oldest recorded city in Slovenia, has been inhabited since the late Stone Age and developed from a Roman military fort. Ptuj was located at a strategically important crossing of the Drava River, along a prehistoric trade route between the Baltic Sea and the Adriatic. Traditionally the area was part of the Styria region and became part of the Austria-Hungarian Empire. In the early 20th century the majority of the residents were of German extraction, but today the population is largely Slovenes. Residents of Ptuj are known as Ptujčani.
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1. Ptuj Castle (Ptujski Grad)
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4.5 based on 382 reviews
Reviewed By 100zsoltd - Mor, Hungary
The castle is in a beautiful location. Great views of the city and the Drava River. The exhibitions are interesting and rich in sights. The castle is easily accessible from the city. A short walk down a small slope.
2. Antikvitete Trop
3. Mihelic gallery
4. Povoden Museum,
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By V4Vlasta
When on Slovenski trg, check out the oldest open-air lapidarium in Slovenia. It was named after the curate Simon Povoden, who, in 1830, had ancient monuments found in Ptuj and its surroundings built into the wall of the City Tower. These include fragments from civilian and military tombstones, ash bins, sacrificial altars, dedication plates with reliefs, and square blocks. The lapidarium can be visited 24/7 and another great news: you can visit it for free!
5. Ptuj city gallery
6. Dominican Monastery (Dominikanski samostan)
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3.5 based on 29 reviews
7. Art salon
8. Old Print Shop Under The Castle
Enjoy a presentation of printing and bookbinding history and take a close look at the reconstruction of Gutenberg's printing press from the 15th century.
9. Hiska Herberstein house
Step into the time machine and experience life as it once was : with all the modern amenities to make the journey more comfortable. Herberstein house is a 200 year old vinedresser’s cottage in the heart of Slovenian Styria. Surrounded with vineyards, it provides a perfect location for a short break from the modern world. Downstairs level is a time traveling machine with original old furniture.
10. Ptuj Regional Museum Lapidary & Archaeological Collection
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