Ptuj 2025: Why I'm Coming Back to Slovenia's Oldest Gem!

❤️ About Ptuj - Though small, this Slovenia's oldest town packs endless charm and surprises! 🌟 Must-Experience Highlights 🌱 Ptuj Castle 🏰 🌱Perched on a hill with white walls and red roofs, surrounded by lush forests and a meandering river. 🌱 Inside: art collections, a quaint tavern. Pro tip: Capture the best shots from the river bridges! 🍃 Castle Museum 🍃Showcases Kurentovanje Carnival masks, costumes, and intricate castle artifacts. The carnival exhibit is utterly mesmerizing! 🍃 Kurentovanje Festival 🎉 (Feb) 💧Slovenia’s quirkiest tradition! Locals dress as Kurent (the "God of Pleasure") in sheepskin coats, bizarre masks, striped socks, and dangling bells. 💧The jubilant chaos is said to scare away winter and welcome spring’s fertility. 💙 Old Town Streets 💙Lined with pastel hotels, artsy bars, and music squares. Summer turns the area into an open-air concert venue! 💙 Town Hall Square 🔅Brimming with upscale restaurants, theaters, and chic cafés. Perfect for coffee breaks or boutique shopping. 🔅 Riverfront Bliss 🔅Crystal-clear waters under arched bridges, ideal for picnics, strolls, or fishing. 🚗 Travel Tips 🌈• Best by car (Slovenia’s roads are safe; public transit is limited). 🌈• EU Schengen visa covers entry. #EuropeTravel #Slovenia #PtujDiaries