Maribor Walking Tour – Part 1

The day started with retrieving the car from Vienna’s park-and-ride lot — definitely the budget-friendly choice, though not without some logistical gymnastics 😄

From there, we headed straight to Maribor and parked near the beautiful Drava River waterfront.

First priority: lunch at Gril Ranca. Pljeskavica for lunch — a good reminder that Slovenia’s Yugoslav history means Balkan cuisine is very much part of the local culture.

Afterwards we explored the city:

* the lovely riverside promenade with flowers, swans, and cafés
* the famous Old Vine House with the oldest vine in the world growing up the façade
* medieval alleyways
* the beautiful Main Square with its town hall and fountain
* and finally the cathedral

Maribor feels relaxed, elegant, and very livable.Read more