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Ptuj Castle

Coordinates: 46°25′15.56″N 15°52′4.54″E / 46.4209889°N 15.8679278°E / 46.4209889; 15.8679278
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A painting of Ptuj dated 1687. The castle stands on the top of the hill overlooking the town.

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.

In the years after 1945 all the buildings on the hill inside the castle were nationalized and converted into a museum of regional history.[2]

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

References

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  1. ^ Ptujski grad
  2. ^ Ptuj Castle

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


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