Led by Mojca F. Rup, the walk connects six squares: Trg svobode, Grajski trg, Židovski trg, Glavni trg, Slomškov trg and Trg Najstarejše trte. Stories of residents, trade, nobility and the Jewish community reveal Maribor’s development. The route ends in Lent, connecting the city’s past with its present-day character.
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A route through the city’s squares
Maribor’s squares are places of trade, encounters, civic government and cultural life. Guide Mojca F. Rup introduces the people and events that have shaped the city over the centuries.
Walking route
Trg svobode: the square’s symbolic significance and its commemoration of turning points in Maribor’s history.
Grajski trg: stories of nobles, merchants and craftspeople, alongside Maribor Castle’s role in defending the city.
Židovski trg: the heritage of Maribor’s Jewish community and its connections with the city.
Glavni trg: the former centre of trade and civic government, with buildings that preserve its historic character.
Slomškov trg: connections between culture, education and religious heritage.
Trg Najstarejše trte: the final stop in Lent, linking the historical narrative with the contemporary cityscape.
Meeting point
The walk starts at TIC Maribor.