Boris Kidrič Square

Boris Kidrič Square lies beside Maribor's main railway station, on the eastern edge of the city centre. Until the 19th century, the site was a gravel pit, later filled in and converted into a public square. Its park dates to 1888, while the surrounding area developed alongside the railway and the growing city. The square received its present name in 1953, having previously been known as Zrinjski Square, among other names.

Its main landmark is the 1963 monument to Boris Kidrič. The striking sculpture combines bronze human figures, eight tall steel rods and a large granite block bearing Kidrič's carved portrait. The square also features a concrete pillar sculpture from Forma Viva, adding another example of public art.

Lawns, mature trees and walking paths create a green space beside a busy transport hub. Two three-leaf hoptrees are among the park's botanical features. Nearby stands Maribor's mid-20th-century railway station, reflecting the city's post-war development. The square brings together urban greenery, public sculpture and modern architectural heritage.