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ROUTE 5: BETWEEN HOMESTEADS AND MANORS

An easy cycling route between mansions and castles of Ptujsko Polje.

TOP ATTRACTIONS ON THE ROUTE

• Ptuj Castle
• Dornava Manor
• Dominko’s homestead
• Muretinci Castle
• Ethnological heritage collection in Markovci

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ATTRACTIONS ON THE ROUTE

• TIC Ptuj: Tourist information, publications and souvenirs in the center of the Old Town
• Ptuj Castle: One of the most magnificent castles in Slovenia that houses exceptional collections of the Ptuj – Ormož Regional Museum.
• Ptuj Ring: A ring that will frame your unforgettable photo memory. The most stunning view of the medieval Ptuj.
• Dornava Manor: The largest baroque manor in Slovenia
• Čüšek’s homestead: A traditional onion growing farm, where you can learn everything about the local red onion variety (Ptujski lük)
• Dominko’s homestead: The farmhouse is more than 300 years old and is one of the oldest fully preserved houses built in the Pannonian style.
• Velika Nedelja Castle: A castle housing an ethnological collection and exhibitions
• Muretinci Castle
• Ethnological heritage collection in Markovci: A collection of carnival masks and characters is exhibited in the Markovci town hall.
• Šturmovci landscape park: An educational trail that will take you through the natural beauty and history of the area. The trail is four kilometers long and takes two hours. A protected refuge for many rare and endangered animal and plant species.
• Ptuj Lake: The largest Slovenian perennial lake is also one of the most attractive ones. Over 230 bird species can be found nesting in the protected area around the water.