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Maribor Synagogue

Maribor

Copyright: Bojan Nedok
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Maribor Synagogue

The Maribor Synagogue today is a centre for cultural activities and it offers visitors different events including exhibitions, concerts, literary evenings and round tables. You can find the Synagogue in the square Židovski trg in the former Jewish quarter, which is situated near the square Glavni trg. Its purpose through time Maribor's synagogue was first mentioned in the year 1429, but for sure it was built earlier on. Occasionally it served as the seat of the supreme rabbinate for Štajerska, which concludes that there was a Jewish community here. The synagogue was consecrated as Catholic Church and called All Saints in 1501. It was turned into and used as warehouse after 1785. Next to the synagogue once stood the rabbi's house, a Talmud school and a graveyard, and down by the river Drava a ceremonial bathing place.

Do & See

Maribor is set in a wonderful natural surroundings and wine growing hills which offers unforgettable experiences. The list is long when it comes to activities and nice attractions. Here you can go for wine tasting in Stara Trta -The Old Vine House or go for a stroll around the old town and look at the medieval towers. In the town you will also find museums where you can learn more about the history of Maribor and look at the beautiful Cathedral Stolnica.

Stara Trta & The Old Vine House Copyright: Jost Gantar
Stara Trta & The Old Vine House
Here you will find the oldes vine in the world. At 400 years old Stara Trta is symbolic of Maribor’s wine culture and is the city’s top attraction. The house is now home to an information centre where you can take a walk through the history of Stara Trta and taste a variety of …
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Drava Cycling Route - Drava Bike Copyright: Sam Strauss
Drava Cycling Route - Drava Bike
The Cycling Route in the Slovenian and Croatian territories is divided into 6 stages: Dravograd – Radlje ob Dravi (29 km) Radlje ob Dravi – Maribor (45 km) Maribor – Ptuj (30 km) Ptuj – Ormož (28 km) Ormož – Varaždin (30 km) Varaždin – Legrad (52 km) The Drava Cycling Route, an international long-distance cycling route, begins its Slovenian journey …
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Maribor Guided Tours Copyright: Sportida
Maribor Guided Tours
Discover Maribor’s hidden treasures and listen with fascination to the stories related by a professional guide as you are taken on a walking or train tour of the city’s top attractions. Cycling and wine tours are also available by special …
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Maribor Wine Trail Copyright: Vid Ponikvar
Maribor Wine Trail
Get to know excellent Styrian wines! The Maribor Wine Trail takes you through the wine cellars in the centre of Maribor where you will be able to get to know excellent Styrian wines and their producers. The Maribor Wine Trail package includes: Wine bar LeVino Maribor Water Tower Wine Shop The Old Vine House Purchase packages Maribor Wine Trail or …
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Big guy`s wine highlights with the World`s Oldest Vine Copyright: Vid Ponikvar
Big guy`s wine highlights with the World`s Oldest Vine
Embark on a wine pilgrimage on one of the most beautiful Slovenian wine routes. Enhance your wine culture in the company of a top sommelier and taste the fusion of Štajerska wine varieties and selected local cuisine. Learn about Štajerska winemakers and capture a magic moment of the famous heart between vineyards, one of …
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Wine tastings in Old Vine House Copyright: Zavod za turizem Maribor - pohorje
Wine tastings in Old Vine House
Treasury of wines from Maribor and its surroundings The Old Vine House Winery is a true treasure trove of Maribor wine-growing districts, as it represents around 55 local winemakers who contribute to the collection of more than 200 different wine labels, including the Oceanus sparkling wine that matures for several months at the bottom of …
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Drava Centre Copyright: Erich Reisinger
Drava Centre
City beach in the Mariborsko Jezero Regional Park. Catch a glimpse of the "sea". Take advantage of some sunny hours and spend the afternoon at Maribor’s leisure beach on the Accumulating lake Mariborsko jezero! Here you can catch your own piece of "sea," calm the frantic pace of modern life and recharge your batteries. Stop by the …
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Rafting Trip On The Drava Copyright: Vid Ponikvar
Rafting Trip On The Drava
Sit back with a snack and a glass of Maribor wine and marvel at the landscape as the raft slowly meanders its way through the Drava valley and moors in …
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Bee flight zipline Copyright: Arhiv Easted Sončni raj
Bee flight zipline
The longest and only two-way zipline in Štajerska. Experience a thrilling ride in the unspoiled nature of the Sončni raj estate. Our zipline demonstrates a flight of a bee from its beehive, namely from the starting point to the forest and back. Share this super experience with your loved ones or colleagues. Catering upon …
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Botanic Garden of University of Maribor Pivola Copyright: Archive Botanic Garden of University of Maribor Pivola
Botanic Garden of University of Maribor Pivola
Pleasant natural atmosphere. Do you enjoy being surrounded by colourful plants or are interested in the finer details of botany? In the botanical garden - you will find it below the green slopes of Pohorje – visitors are surrounded by domestic and foreign flora. Admire them during a walk through the garden or with the help …
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Vurberk Adventure Park Copyright: Primoz Kramberger
Vurberk Adventure Park
Adventure park under the castle treetops. Experience hunters, welcome to the adventure park. You are in for an unforgettable climbing under the castle treetops on three tracks of different difficulties. Even the youngest ones are taken care of, and they can try out various activities, such as rope …
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Vinag wine cellar Copyright: Vid Ponikvar
Vinag wine cellar
This huge wine cellar spreads 15,000m² and is one of the oldest in Europe. Many of Maribor’s finest wines are produced here. Visitors can book wine tasting and a tour of the cellars. For further information and reservation please contact: Vinag wine cellar T: + 386 31 542 232 E: …
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Betnava Adventure Park Copyright: Arhiv Betnava Adventure Park
Betnava Adventure Park
For adrenaline enthusiasts. Do you dare going high, among the treetops? Rise to the heights and spend an adrenaline afternoon among the treetops without any time limit. We recommend closed shoes, shirts reaching shoulders and trousers under the …
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Big Guy's Wine Tours Copyright: Vid Ponikvar
Big Guy's Wine Tours
Join us on a guided wine tour with a sommelier and discover the world of colours, scents and tastes of the best Slovenian wines. Half-day wine tour (Duration approx, 5-6 hours) All-day wine tour (Duration approx, 8 - 9 hours) Multi-day wine tour (by arrangement) Book your spot on a wine tour: T: +386 2 23 46 611 E: …
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Maribor Cathedral Bell Tower Copyright: Jaka Kos
Maribor Cathedral Bell Tower
Climb to the observation deck of Maribor Cathedral’s bell tower, which also once served as a fire lookout tower and visit the museum exhibition The Guardroom on the Tower on the …
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Underground tunnels – the Tezno zone Copyright: Sportida
Underground tunnels – the Tezno zone
The begining of Car factory Maribor dates back to 1941, when the German occupiers began the construction of Luftfahrtwerke Steiermark in the Tezno district . But the unknown part of the story happened fifteen meters underground, hidden from the bombings of the Alied airplanes. We invite you to take a walk through the mysterious …
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Regional Museum Maribor Copyright: Natasa Mlakar
Regional Museum Maribor
Regional Museum Maribor is located in the Maribor Castle which in all its opulence stands in the heart of the old town core. Archeology, ethnology and comprehensive cultural history of the Maribor region and its surroundings is everything you can discover in the Maribor Castle. Visit the Regional Museum, a general museum dealing with collecting, …
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Museum of National Liberation Maribor Copyright: Arhiv Museum of National Liberation Maribor
Museum of National Liberation Maribor
Interested in happenings that took place in our locality in World War II? You are invited to the historical museum, which deals with museology and historiograhical proceedings of modern history of Northeastern Slovenia, which can be found in a bourgeois villa in the city centre on the corner of the streets Mladinska and Ulica heroja …
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Stolnica (cathedral) Copyright: Jaka Kos
Stolnica (cathedral)
Once you are in the square of Slomškov trg, you must visit Maribor Cathedral. 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 …
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Maribor Synagogue Copyright: Bojan Nedok
Maribor Synagogue
The Maribor Synagogue today is a centre for cultural activities and it offers visitors different events including exhibitions, concerts, literary evenings and round tables. You can find the Synagogue in the square Židovski trg in the former Jewish quarter, which is situated near the square Glavni trg. Its purpose through time Maribor's synagogue was first mentioned …
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Franciscan church Copyright: Marko Petrej
Franciscan church
When exploring the old town core, it is impossible to overlook the "reddish" Franciscan church with its monastery. It is located next to important streets in the centre of town, such as Partizanska cesta and Svetozarevska ulica. Do you know the legend of the Franciscan Monks? “Long, long ago some farmers gave the Francis brothers the …
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Rotovž Town Hall Copyright: Marko Petrej
Rotovž Town Hall
In the year 1515 the late Gothic town hall was built in today's square Glavni trg. The balcony (loggia) is decorated with relief, on which there is an image of the town’s coat-of-arms, surrounded by two lions. The façade is enriched with …
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Lent – the Oldest Part of the City of Maribor Copyright: Matej Vranic
Lent – the Oldest Part of the City of Maribor
Lent is the most delightful and the oldest part of the city of Maribor. The oldest vine in the world grows its deep roots in front of the Old Vine House, and has witnessed many stories that have taken place on the banks of the Drava River. The greatest mark was definitely left by …
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Glavni Trg square Copyright: Igor Unuk
Glavni Trg square
Glavni Trg or The Main square is the second largest square in Maribor, where the history and the hustle and bustle of town life flow into one. Here you see the important sights of the old town core; sip coffee and sit out in the sunshine or visit some of the small shops. You …
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Maribor City Park Copyright: Marko Petrej
Maribor City Park
The Maribor City Park is a popular promenade and meeting point for residents of all generations and an inviting spot for all visitors of this city by the Drava River. Many of the trees in the park are over 140 years old and, since 1976, the area is protected as a landscape monument. Leave the …
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Wine Roads Copyright: Rok Breznik
Wine Roads
There are three wine roads covering a total of 50kms and all beginning in the city centre. Most can be travelled by car, but there is one that can be walked in around 4 hours. For more info and maps inquire at TIC, or visit their …
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Winter Activities Copyright: Aljaž Sedovšek
Winter Activities
Mariborsko Pohorje is an excellent destination for spending winter holidays on ski slopes in the close vicinity of the city. Ski runs for all levels of skills, snow boarding, cross-country tracks and toboggan runs, ski school, attractive floodlit night skiing, adrenaline park, horse riding and carriage, torchlight processions... It’s the Golden Fox, one of the …
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