A must see attractions of Maribor

Maribor is a city of significant importance in Slovenia, serving as the second largest city in the country and the primary metropolis of the lower Styria region. It also holds the title of the administrative, economic, educational, and cultural hub of Eastern Slovenia. The city has a rich history, with its first recorded mention as a castle dating back to 1164, and its development as a settlement in 1209. Maribor was granted town privileges in 1254 and has since grown to encompass an area of 40.98 square kilometers – it is not big, but big enough for 113,778 inhabitants that call Maribor their hometown.