Ptuj Castle
Ptuj Castle (Slovene: Ptujski grad) is a castle in Ptuj, Slovenia. It is situated on a hill alongside the river Drava overlooking the town, and is a prominent landmark.
The castle was built in the mid-12th century, when it was constructed to defend against the Hungarians.[1] When the castle was built, the town of Ptuj was part of the Archdiocese of Salzburg.
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Ptuj Castle above the town
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Ptuj Castle with Courtyard
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Castle in its many rooms holds substantial number of various antiques; on public display
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Panoramic View from Castle over Ptuj and Ptujsko jezero
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