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

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

References

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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	Nastja Čeh Ivan Ratkaj Miha Remec Benka Pulko Victorinus of Pettau

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