The Oldest City in Slovenia and Home of Kurenti

Walk through thousands of years of history in Ptuj, Slovenia’s oldest recorded city. Sitting elegantly by the Drava River, Ptuj is a living museum where Roman monuments, medieval monasteries, and a majestic hilltop castle create a skyline like no other.
Famous for the Kurentovanje Festival one of the world’s top ethnological festivals this city comes alive in winter with the bells of the mystical Kurenti, a tradition protected by UNESCO. But Ptuj is a year-round destination for hedonists. Visit the Ptuj Wine Cellar (Ptujska Klet) to taste wines from the oldest vintage in Slovenia (dating back to 1917), explore the hidden tunnels under Ptuj Castle, or relax in the nearby thermal spas. Explore our guide to this gem of the Štajerska region.