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Ptuj: I FEEL sLOVEnia Adventure

Ptuj, Pop 23,000, the eighth largest city, and one of the oldest towns in Slovenia, whose name in English sounds not unlike someone spitting (puh-TOOey), began life as a Roman military outpost on the south bank of the Drava River. Ptuj later grew into a civilian settlement called Poetovio, mentioned by name in the Historiae by Tacitus as early as 69 A.D. Ptuj received its town rights in 977 and over the next centuries grew rich through trade on the Drava. Two monastic orders - the Dominicans and the Franciscan Minorites- settled here and built important monasteries. Explore a horseshoe-shaped castle complex with engaging exhibits, the Old Town, wonderful restaurants, early morning and evening vistas, and an intimate look at Hotel Mitra near the landmark City Tower and in the heart of compact Ptuj. And explore the back alleys, look at window flower boxes and reflections, navigate river banks and gardens while walking where the Romans walked. The Slovenia tourist marketing tag line this season is I Feel SLOVEnia with LOVE in BOLD. Now you can feel the LOVE in Slovenia too !
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Beautiful Ptuj by the Drava
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Beautiful Ptuj by the Drava

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  • Beautiful Ptuj by the Drava
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  • Quiet, clean streets in a sleepy town from long ago but still very much alive
  • Street graffiti in Slovenia is wide-spread as it is in many countries - often "carefully" placed on "neutral" walls and rarely over ornamental or expensive fixtures.
  • Old World charm at sunset  - many old structures appear to be abandoned with no certainity of being preserved or restored.
  • An evening walk with friends joined by a white dog
  • High up on the castle hill a view of Ptuj embracing both sides of the Drava River
  • Ptju at sun down with the Baroque capped steeple on the City Tower glowing
  • On the castle hill at sunset I met this four and a half old girl with her Dad.
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  • Dusk settles on Presernova Ulica street in Ptuj
  • Slope equals change in height over distance (these are very steep roof lines)
  • Outside Ptuj including the Hotel Mitra - wonderful autumn outdoor dining
  • Hotel Mitra (L) with the 16th Century City Tower (C) to defend against Ottoman invaders on their way to lay siege to Vienna.
  • Ptuj by the Drava at sunset
  • The distinctive Town Hall built by a visionary mayor a century ago
  • Town Hall entrance
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  • Bicycle Shop in Ptuj - all over Slovenia there are bicycle only lanes and paths - a bike friendly country.
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