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Maribor

Plague Column (Maribor) – Maribor Castle loop from Maribor

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Slovenia
Podravska
Maribor

Plague Column (Maribor) – Maribor Castle loop from Maribor

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Plague Column (Maribor) – Maribor Castle loop from Maribor

01:33

5.85km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Train Station

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691 m

Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (Franciscan Church), Maribor

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The Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy is one of seven basilicas in Slovenia and was the first church with this title in Austria-Hungary in 1906. It is the home …

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1.59 km

Plague Column (Maribor)

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In the middle of the main square stands the Marian sign (plague sign), which was erected in 1743 on the site of the older plague sign from 1681. It was …

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2.61 km

Maribor Town Hall

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The town hall or Rotovž was built in 1515. It received its current Renaissance form between 1563 and 1565. The town, which dates back to a Markburg or Marchburg first …

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3.11 km

Maribor Castle

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Maribor's City Castle on the north-eastern edge of the old town is the most beautiful and largest building in the city. Today it houses the Regional Museum. The castle, on …

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3.21 km

The name of the monument "Spomenik NOB" refers to the Narodnoosvobodilni boj (abbreviation NOB). This is the name given to the resistance of the people of Yugoslavia against the occupiers …

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3.88 km

St. John the Baptist Cathedral (Maribor)

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The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (Stolna cerkev sv. Janeza Krstnika) is the seat of the Archdiocese of Maribor. The first documented mention of a church on this site …

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4.26 km

Built in 1913, the bridge is 270 meters long. When it was opened, it was one of the most magnificent structures of its kind in Austria-Hungary. In April 1941, Adolf …

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4.46 km

Main Square (Glavni Trg), Maribor

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Beautiful old town. Definitely worth seeing!

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5.85 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.04 km

1.28 km

685 m

586 m

246 m

Surfaces

2.81 km

2.76 km

236 m

< 100 m

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Friday 10 July

32°C

17°C

49 %

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Comments

June 7, 2023,🇸🇮 Maribor Altstadt Runde 👟
Maribor is the second largest city in Slovenia. Very badly damaged in WWII. What remains of the old substance is gradually being restored. The oldest grapevine 🍇 at least in Europe, at around 400 years old, right on the Drau is at home here. Clear city with charm 🤩

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Then we came to the outskirts of Maribor at "Camping Kekec", where the weather has become nice again.
By bus to Altstadt and back home.
Around the streets - look at churches and other sights - a nice city tour.
Wine at "Trta", which boasts the world's oldest vine (400 years old).
Because of the city's large university, lots of …

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After about 750 km on the way back from Dubrovnik, we had a stopover in Maribor, formerly Marburg an der Drau, the second largest city in Slovenia, after Ljubljana 🍷☀️🦢

After checking in at the B&B Hotel, we set out to explore this beautiful city, surrounded by the vineyards of Slovenia.

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I couldn't just drive past a city as steeped in history as Maribor. I immediately noticed how many young people are out and about here. Maribor is a lively city with a very lively scene in the middle of the ancient walls. The decision has already been made: I'm going to take a closer look at this Slovenian metropolis.

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September 14, 2022,Slowenien: Maribor
There is still a lot to be renovated in Maribor. However, once the old town is finished, it will be a beautiful old town.

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The old town of Maribor is pleasant to walk and explore. What I liked best are the countless street cafes. A place to unwind.

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We are travelling by coach and are getting to know something new about Europe. From Terme 3000 we went by coach and tour guide to Maribor for a city tour. Maribor is the second largest city in Slovenia. Maribor has a beautiful old town with many sights, such as the Franciscan church, the basilica, the university, the old town hall. …

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