Ptuj: Slovenia's Oldest City

💗We arrived around 6pm – luckily, summer daylight lingered. After parking near the castle, 💗we met a music agent who shared fascinating insights: Ptuj is officially Slovenia's oldest town. 💗She warmly invited us to stay for the evening concert and opening of an Italian artist group exhibition. 🍦 Sweet & Savory Finds ☘• Gelato Deal: 4 paper cups (2 scoops each) for just over €7 ☘• Local Favorite Pizzeria: Young servers casually greeted us in German. ☘The 30cm+ thick-crust pizzas (€8-9) were loaded with generous toppings – incredible value! 🎨 Unexpected Art Experience 💦The exhibition brilliantly blended contemporary Italian artworks with 18th-19th century pieces. 💦One highlight: a Charlie Chaplin silent film clip (migrants racing toward the Statue of Liberty) followed by the artist's sign language performance – profoundly moving. ⏳ Ptuj's Rich History 🌈With 17,959 residents (2020), this northeastern gem has been continuously inhabited since: 🌈• Stone Age settlements 🌈• Celtic tribes in late Iron Age 🌀• Roman Empire (1st century BC) 🌀• Duchy of Styria (1555) #Slovenia #OldestSlovenianTown #PtujTravel #FoodieFinds