Ptuj Castle

Ptuj Castle (Template:Lang-sl) 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

^ Ptujski grad

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

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[1] Ptujski grad

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