About Maribor, Slovenia
Maribor is the second largest city in Slovenia and the economic, educational, cultural and sports centre of the northeastern part of the country. It lies on the Drava river at the meeting point of the Pohorje massif, the Drava Valley, the Dravsko Polje plain, and the Kozjak and Slovene Hills ranges.
Maribor is best known for its historic streets, medieval remains, a beautiful city park, a castle, a cathedral and one of the largest and oldest wine cellars not only in Slovenia but in all of Europe. It is some 125 kilometres (78 miles) northeast of Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana. It has about 95,000 residents.
Maribor Photo Gallery
A beautiful picture gallery containing 20 high resolution Maribor photos, taken either by professional photographers or amateur photo enthusiasts!
The beautiful Old Town of Maribor along the Drava River. Image by Dennis Jarvis / CC BY-SA 2.0
Maribor is situated along the banks of the Drava river. Image by Dennis Jarvis / CC BY-SA 2.0
Maribor castle or rather a mansion is a beautiful architectural monument built between 1478 – 1483. It’s architecture is a mixture of Renaissance and Baroque. Image by Dennis Jarvis / CC BY-SA 2.0
There are a lot of nice cafes and bars along the streets where, especially at night, the atmosphere is really charming. Image by János Korom Dr. / CC BY-SA 2.0
The over 400 year old Zametovka vine growing outside the Old Vine House. Image by János Korom Dr. / CC BY-SA 2.0
Maribor, view from the Leon Stukelj square. Image by DG EMPL / CC BY-ND 2.0
The Basilica of Our Mother of Mercy is a Franciscan church in Maribor. Image by János Korom Dr. / CC BY-SA 2.0
Aerial shot of Maribor city. Image by flightlog / CC BY 2.0
Maribor is a beautiful green city on the banks of Drava River. Image by János Korom Dr. / CC BY-SA 2.0
Police officers ride their horses downtown in Maribor. Maribor is a safe city with a low crime rate. Image by János Korom Dr. / CC BY-SA 2.0
Old Bridge built between the years 1906 and 1912, was one of the most beautiful bridges in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It crosses over the the Drava River and is 270 metres long. Image by Dennis Jarvis / CC BY-SA 2.0
This statue is in the window of the house where Wilhelm von Tegetthoff was born on December 23th, 1827. Image by Dennis Jarvis / CC BY-SA 2.0
Maribor Synagogue is a Medieval synagogue that was later transformed to a church and is now a cultural venue. Image by Tony Bowden / CC BY-SA 2.0
One of the buildings in Maribor. Image by János Korom Dr. / CC BY-SA 2.0
The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Maribor was built in the first half of the 12th century in Romanesque style. Image by Dennis Jarvis / CC BY-SA 2.0
In 1981, a new organ was installed in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Maribor. Image by Dennis Jarvis / CC BY-SA 2.0
A street view in the old part of the city. Image by Dennis Jarvis / CC BY-SA 2.0
The Plague Memorial is a monument in Main Square of the city, erected in gratitude for the end of the 1680 plague epidemic that had claimed a third of the city’s population. The original monument was built in 1681; the current one is a 1743. Image by Dennis Jarvis / CC BY-SA 2.0
Winter time is perfect for skiing at Ski resort Pohorje. Image by Daniel Thornton / CC BY 2.0
Maribor is a beautiful city filled with lots of friendly people and wonderful sights and monuments. It is Slovenia’s second largest city and the economic, educational, cultural and sports centre of the north-eastern part of the country. At the same time Maribor is an ideal base for tourists from which to discover what eastern Slovenia has to offer. |
| The accommodation options in Maribor can be divided into five main categories: hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, self catering apartments and hostels. |
There are more than 20 hotels providing almost 3,000 beds in Maribor and its surrounding area. Find out which are the ones that we recommend and why. |
Less formal than a hotel, guest houses in Maribor, Slovenia are a popular choice for couples, single people and families alike. Most Maribor guest houses will be a privately owned residence and your hosts are likely to live there as well, so they are immediately available to answer your questions about the local area and address any concerns you have. |
Maribor apartments usually come fully furnished and include a kitchen - all for the price of a budget hotel. One of the big benefits of staying in a self-catering apartment in Maribor is how it can feel like a home away from home. Regular interaction with local neighbors helps you appreciate what it's actually like to live in Maribor, Slovenia, if only for a short time. |
Maribor bed and breakfasts are staffed by welcoming innkeepers that will make you feel like family as soon as you walk through the door. You’ll have no problem feeling at home when you visit Maribor, Slovenia. |
The hostels in Maribor are modern places with great services and amenities and filled with lots of like minded travelers! As long as you don't mind sharing a dorm with a bunch of strangers, and sharing the bathroom and kitchen with even more, you'll make plenty of friends here. |
Stay close to Maribor, the second largest city in Slovenia, on a farm stay and you'll combine the best of both worlds. Staying at a farm is a unique alternative and there are some really wonderful tourist farms in the vicinity of Maribor. |