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Photo: Al at Slovenian Wikipedia, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
One of defence towers built in the 16th century by inhabitants on account of the constant fear of Turkish raids. This mighty Renaissance town fortification can be seen close by the river Drava at Lent - the street Usnjarska ulica, one of the oldest streets in the town, will lead you past it.
The Maribor Water Tower is a medieval fortified tower in the city of Maribor, Slovenia. The late-Renaissance tower stands directly abuts the Drava River and dates from 1555. It is of pentagonal form and consists of massive stone blocks interspersed with embrasures. It was built to secure the southeast part of the Maribor city walls from the direction of the river.
Stara trta
Guinness Book-certified oldest vine in the world (about 450 years old) growing on the front of the Old Vine House in Lent, the oldest part of the town on the embankment of the Drava river. Maribor's Old Vine is given a lot of tourist promotional protocol events – the most famous and most popular is certainly the Vine’s grape harvest - the highlight of the traditional Old Vine Festival (Festival Stare trte) held annually at the end of September.
Built by Emperor Frederick III in the 15th century to fortify the northwestern part of the town wall containins Regional Museum. Collections include Musical Instruments, Clocks, Uniforms, fine art, Archaeological, Furniture, Weapons etc.
Stolnica
Its history begins in 12th century. First Bishop Beat. Anton Martin Slomšek. The construction of the cathedral and its further development brought Maribor additional cultural impetus and enforcement. It was built in the 12th century as a Romanesque building. Today it shows a Gothic style with a long chancel dating from the 14th century and a central church nave from the 15th century. Climb to the top of the bell tower and you will have a view over the city and far beyond!
A very small museum, information centre & souvenir shop.
Akvarij-terarij Maribor
Small aquarium at edge of Mestni park.
Surprisingly large park, several lakes. Great for a stroll.