- Address: Na Gradu 1, 2250 Ptuj, Slovenia;
- Built: in 1490;
- Website: pmpo.si;
- Phone: +386 2 748 03 60;
- Operating time: Mon. - Fri. from 09:00 to 18:00, Sat, Sun. from 09:00 to 20:00.
The settlement of Ptuj is the oldest in Slovenia . This city has an amazing history, which starts from ancient times. On the narrow streets of the city were still Roman legions, one of them was under the leader of the great Marcus-Anthony Prima. Then the city was called Petavio, and from that time only the layout of the central square and some elements in the antique style remained. In the middle ages, the city served as a trading stop, and later people began to choose it for permanent residence, because here it was quiet and comfortable. Ptuj Castle is the main attraction of the city.
Ptuj Castle - description
Ptuj Castle is a monumental structure, where on one of the walls there are a large sundial. The castle belongs to the middle of the 12th century and towers over the city like an unbreakable structure. Outwardly it looks like a fortress, its main task at that time was to protect the city from the attacks of the Hungarians. It is located on a hill with a wonderful view of the Drava River and the whole town of Ptuj with its many houses with the same orange roofs. This location of the castle corresponded to the defensive fortifications of that time.
In recent centuries, the castle belonged to noble families who watched the fashion and rebuilt their homes. In the beginning, there were reconstructions in the Renaissance style, and later corrections were made in the Baroque style. The last owner of the castle was Count Gerbeishstein, who rebuilt the castle in 1912. After the Second World War, the castle survived, and thanks to its rich surroundings, the exhibits preserved in excellent condition, the state decided to turn it into a museum.
Thanks to the diversity of the collection, Ptuj Castle has become the most visited museum in Slovenia. In it you can consider the blending of different architectural styles, which makes it even more grand. Ptuj Castle has such characteristic features:
- The castle has become famous because of its unusual arched construction, where Italian-style walking terraces are concentrated, where you can relax, admire the beautiful panorama of the city of Ptuj and enjoy the picturesque opening surroundings.
- The first floor is called musical, because there is a multifaceted composition. It consists of medieval and modern instruments, in the room there is a sound of str. Music.
- You can see the interior of the castle on the second floor. Here there are antique furniture, clothes and portraits, as well as other household items that were used from the 16th to the 19th century. In the gallery there are paintings with elements of baroque and Gothic style.
- The stables are decorated with folk costumes and carnival costumes from all over Slovenia .
- The inner courtyard of the castle is often used for theater performances, masquerade events and musical concerts. And also there is a cozy cafe, which offers guests dishes of Italian cuisine.
How to get there?
The town of Ptuj , where the castle is located, can be reached by rail or by bus from the nearby town of Rogaszki , Ljubljana and other cities.