Ptuj: Ptuj Castle

Built around the Roman settlement of Poetovio beside the Drava River, Ptuj grew into Slovenia’s oldest town. Poetovio was an important centre in the Roman province of Pannonia, and its ancient past remains central to the town’s identity. Above the old centre, Ptuj Castle houses the regional museum, with collections of historic arms, musical instruments and carnival masks. During the carnival season, Kurentovanje fills the streets with kurents, sheepskin-clad figures wearing cowbells as part of a traditional springtime rite. Discover how Ptuj connects with the Drava valley and northeastern Slovenia by browsing webcams nearby.

Slovenia occupies a meeting point of the Alps, the Pannonian Plain, the Dinaric mountains and the Adriatic coast in south-central Europe. The Julian Alps rise in the northwest, where Triglav is the country’s highest mountain, while the Soča River is known for its clear turquoise water. Karst terrain has shaped caves such as Postojna Cave and the Škocjan Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ljubljana combines a riverside old town with works by architect Jože Plečnik; farther east, wine-growing regions and thermal springs add another dimension. Slovenian food reflects Alpine, Mediterranean and Balkan influences. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Slovenia and the northern Adriatic.