Kamnica hotel on the banks of the river Drava

At the foot of the mountain Foothills, on the banks of the right tributary of the Danube – Drava river, lies the ancient city of Maribor, which is considered one of the most beautiful cities inSlovenia. The city is the economic and cultural centre of the North-East of the country. Once, in the distant middle Ages, in these lands, on top of the high hill that was then called "Pyramid" was built strong walls of the castle of Marburg, whose name was later transferred to the town, formed at the foot of the Pyramid. There were artisans and merchants, who successfully lead their trade, thanks to the roads connecting the inner regions of Austria and Hungary with the Maritime region and Croatia. City lawMariboracquired in 1254. He was well fortified with three locks, of which our epoch has been preserved, only one (where now is the Museum) and the fortress wall with many towers, some of which have survived to this day. This Water tower, built in the Renaissance style, which today houses the wine cellar "Wing", Judicial tower, which held hearings and listened to the sentences, as well as performed the ceremonies of the Holy Inquisition in the massacre of witches, Celosia tower and the Jewish tower, which is located near the Jewish quarter. To our days have survived and the building of the synagogue near the tower, but in the guise of the Catholic Church of All Saints. The district's Jewish quarter, now called Lenton and is one of the best and most notable parts of the modern city, stretching down to the river with a picturesque quay, where it grows the oldest vine age exceeding 400 years. On the promenade of Strips is held annually and highly colorful festival of alternative music, which attracts participants from many different countries. Maribor is rich in various area, where there are a great many sights and monuments of culture, architecture and history. In Liberty square are the largest in the Balkans, wine cellars, total area of 20 thousand m2. In the centre of the Main square of the city, which in the old days was called "the Market" rises up the so-called "Plague column" – one of located in many cities of Central Europe, a monument to the terrible events related to the plague epidemic that claimed the lives of almost a third of the population. One of the smallest squares of the city – the town Hall square, is built in 1515 l-shaped form of the building of the town hall, near which was previously the venue of the executions. In the Graian square, which is one of the most visited by tourists, is already mentioned, the only surviving defensive castles, which is the monument of SV. Florian is the protector from the numerous fires that raged here for two centuries. The best and famous hotels, restaurants, and hotels You'll find on Slomskov square named after the Slovenian educator and Bishop Anton Martin Slomsek. On this same square there is a Gothic column-lantern and the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, as well as the national theatre. The city is also interesting for people who lead an active sports life. There are many stadiums, as well as a magnificent ski resort. Interesting entertainment for the whole family will become a walk through a gorgeous city Park with the aquarium and terrarium, as well as the city's Museum of photography and art galleries.