The hill where Ptuj Castle stands was settled in prehistoric and Roman times and due to its strategic position also attracted medieval feudal lords. Here they built a castle in the 9th or 10th century, from which a tower survives today in the western forecourt. In the first half of the 12th century, since this castle had succumbed to the winds of time, Archbishop Konrad of Salzburg, then Ptuj's feudal lord, ordered the construction of a new castle, whose imposing residence, today's Leslijev wing, remains today. Major reconstructions in the Renaissance and Baroque periods left a strong stamp on the castle. Today, Ptuj Castle is a museum.

Nagyon szép helyen jártál! Ismét :o) És csodásak a képek! Pimpi · 2011-11-02: 15:24

great set! love#8 jennyLit · 2011-11-02: 15:42

Wonderful set! Love the second and #8 as well! darfoster · 2011-11-02: 16:25

very nice and interesting set... the bell tower (?) seems quite ruined... :) ????? · 2011-11-02: 17:57

awesome set love the first two... Yves51 · 2011-11-02: 18:01

I am in awe of such structures remaing for soooo long!!!! It must be just amazing to walk among such history! Great report Agnes!!! danrav · 2011-11-02: 19:02

These are all so interesting Agi, but the second one is really spectacular! Have you left the US again? DancingDolphin · 2011-11-02: 20:00

Very beautiful set! LisaMarieGeorge · 2011-11-02: 21:33

Superb set! honzicek · 2011-11-03: 07:59

beautiful set,I love it! :D myworldadventure · 2012-10-21: 07:27