Ptuj Castle

A painting of Ptuj dated 1687. The castle stands on the top of the hill overlooking the town.

Ptuj Castle (Slovene: Ptujski grad) is a castle in Ptuj, Slovenia. It is situated on a hill alongside the river Drava overlooking the town, and is a prominent landmark.

The castle was built in the mid-12th century, when it was constructed to defend against the Hungarians.^[1] When the castle was built, the town of Ptuj was part of the Archdiocese of Salzburg.

Gallery

Ptuj Castle above the town
Ptuj Castle with Courtyard
Castle in its many rooms holds substantial number of various antiques; on public display
Panoramic View from Castle over Ptuj and Ptujsko jezero

References

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↑ Ptujski grad

City Municipality of Ptuj

Settlements

Administrative centre: Ptuj

Current	Grajena Grajenščak Kicar Krčevina pri Vurbergu Mestni Vrh Pacinje Podvinci Spodnji Velovlek Spuhlja

Former	Zgornji Breg

Landmarks

Dominican monastery
Franciscan monastery
Lake Ptuj
Little Castle
Orpheus Monument
Ptuj Castle
Puh Bridge
St. George's Church
St. Oswald's Church
Sts. Peter and Paul Church
Town Hall
Town Theatre
Town Tower

Notable people

Castles in Slovenia

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Commons

Coordinates: 46°25′15.56″N 15°52′4.54″E / 46.4209889°N 15.8679278°E / 46.4209889; 15.8679278

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