Maribor Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Slovenia
About Maribor
Maribor was first mentioned in the 12th century. Though the city had been attacked by the Turks several times, it was constantly under the rule of the Austrian Habsburgs until the end of the World War I. After the war was over the city was claimed by both the Austrians and by the new state of Yugoslavia. Finally it fell to Yugoslavia. It was occupied by the Germans during World War II but became part of Yugoslavia again after the war was over. In 1975 the University of Maribor was founded and this has helped the city to become more and more an attractive, vibrant, student city. After Slovenia declared independence in 1991, the city suffered from the economic consequences. Today, Maribor is a trans-regional financial, educational, trade and cultural centre. And since it's pleasantly small a
Top Attractions in Maribor
Explore the best things to see and do in Maribor:
- ★Adrenalinski park Pohorje
- ★Aquarium
- ★Bowling centre Strike
- ★Castle square
- ★Cathedral
- ★Festival Lent
- ★Lent
- ★Main square
Where to Eat in Maribor
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴City Grill
- 🍴Mr. Falafel
- 🍴Nana Bistro & Kavarna
- 🍴Okrepčevalnica Šiš
- 🍴Restavracija Mak
Where to Stay in Maribor
- 🏨Hostel Pekarna
- 🏨Hotel BAJT-garni
- 🏨Lollipop Hostel
Maribor Travel Guide Sections
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