Slovenski Trg


Funnel-shaped Slovenski trg is the centre of old Ptuj. The 16th-century City Tower dominates the square's eastern side. Roman tombstones and sacrificial altars from Poetovio were incorporated into the walls in the 1830s – check the reliefs of Medusa’s head, dolphins, a lion and a man on horseback.

In front of the tower stands the 5m-tall Orpheus Monument, a 2nd-century Roman tombstone with scenes from the Orpheus myth. It was used as a pillory in the Middle Ages.

On the northern side of the square are several interesting buildings, including the 16th-century Provost’s House, the baroque Old Town Hall and the Ljutomer House, built in 1565 and now housing the TIC.


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1. Orpheus Monument

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The 5m-tall Orpheus Monument stands in the middle of Slovenski trg. This Roman tombstone from the 2nd century, with scenes from the Orpheus myth, was used…

2. Old Town Hall

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Ptuj's baroque Old Town Hall is one of several interesting buildings on the northern side of Slovenski trg.

3. Ljutomer House

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On the northern side of Slovenski trg, the Mediterranean-style Ljutomer House was built in 1565 and now houses the TIC.

5. City Tower

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In the middle of Slovenski trg, this tower was erected in the 16th century. Roman tombstones and sacrificial altars from Poetovio were incorporated into…

6. Late Gothic House

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The Late Gothic House, dating from about 1400, has an unusual projection held up by a Moor's head.

7. Provost’s House

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On the northern side of Slovenski trg are several interesting buildings, including the 16th-century Provost’s House.

8. Church of St George

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On the east side of Slovenski trg, this church reveals an array of styles from Romanesque to neo-Gothic. The church contains some lovely late-14th-century…