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Ptuj Castle (Ptuj, Slovenia)

Description: The castle was constructed in the mid-12th century to defend against the Hungarians.

Newest Review: ... children in pushchairs you might find it easier to take the road which is less steep. If you take the path and need a rest there are plenty of benches along the way and, besides, this path gives some picturesque views of the red rooftops of the old town. What's especially nice is that with each new level the picture changes a little and, once you are right at the top, you also get to enjoy ... more

... a view of the Drava river behind the town and beyond to the green countryside. When you get to the actual castle buildings at the top, you need to walk across the courtyard right over to the far corner to get to the ticket office. If you just want to w...more

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Ptuj Castle (Ptuj, Slovenia): The King of the Castles (1783 words)
by - written on 01/12/08 (Very useful, 230 readings)
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The pretty Slovenian town of Ptuj (pronounced Puh-too-ee) is reputed to be the country's oldest settlement and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The highlight of a visit to Ptuj is the impressive castle that guards over the town from a position on a high flat plateau. Travelling to or from the far north east of Slovenia by train gives you the best overall view of the castle, in my opinion Slovenia's most attractive. Given the strategic advantage it provides, it's hardly surprising that there have been settlements on this site since Roman times. Feudal lords built a castle here around the tenth century of which one tower still ... Read the complete review

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