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Marburg - Maribor

Lively neighboring city in Slovenia

Maribor
Maribor, Styria 62000

Phone: +386 2 234 6611 (Touristen Information)

Fax: +386 2 23 4 6613 (Touristen Information)

Some 45 km to the south of Graz lies the lively city of Maribor, Slovenia's second largest city. Maribor has had close ties with Graz ever since an administrative accord was signed in 1157. In the mid-19th century Maribor suddenly blossomed into an administrative, economic and cultural centre in Slovenia. The 1960s saw the founding of Maribor University, which further enriched the city's open-minded, lively charm. Since Slovenia's independence from Yugoslavia in 1990, Maribor has gained further momentum. Picturesque, narrow alleys characterise the city centre, which boasts a particularly noteworthy cathedral dating back to the 13th century. Trains run regularly throughout the day. Drivers should take motorway A9, direction Slovenia. Slovenian Tourist office in Vienna: +43 1 715 4010

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