{"id":10119,"date":"2026-01-06T13:31:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T11:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kurentovanje.net\/?p=10119"},"modified":"2026-01-06T13:34:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T11:34:15","slug":"najboljse-mesto-kulturne-dediscine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kurentovanje.net\/eng\/najboljse-mesto-kulturne-dediscine\/","title":{"rendered":"PTUJ: BEST CULTURAL HERITAGE TOWN IN EUROPE 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The leading European platform for the promotion of culture and sustainable tourism, European Best Destinations, has awarded Ptuj the prestigious title <strong>Best Cultural Heritage Town in Europe 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>With a thousand-year-old <strong>Ptuj Castle<\/strong>rising above the <strong>Drava river<\/strong>, with a long <strong>wine-making tradition<\/strong> and a plethora of <strong>cultural and sports events<\/strong> , Ptuj offers a rare combination throughout the whole year: <em>it is a city that not only preserves its history but keeps it alive.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Slovenia's oldest town invites you to visit in every season:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Discover <strong>UNESCO-listed heritage<\/strong> at the international Kurentovanje Carnival, the Kurent House museum, and during traditional Kurent door-to-door rounds.<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Explore the protected historic old town at your own pace, free from crowds.<\/strong>,<br \/>\n\u2022 Experience the city\u2019s ever-changing <strong>cultural pulse \u2013<\/strong>from poetry, art, and music festivals to historical, wine, and culinary events.<br \/>\n\u2022 Embark on <strong>sustainable guided experiences<\/strong> off the beaten path, deeply connected to Ptuj\u2019s cultural heritage.<br \/>\n\u2022 Enjoy <strong>boutique<\/strong> wine cellars, cozy caf\u00e9s and restaurants, charming shops, and unique accommodations.<br \/>\n\u2022 Indulge in the soothing embrace of <strong>thermal waters.<\/strong>,<br \/>\n\u2022 By bike or on foot, discover the <strong>thermal and wine-growing countryside<\/strong> and<br \/>\n\u2022 Feel the warm and genuine hospitality <strong>hospitality<\/strong>the locals are famous for.<\/p>\n<p><em>Welcome to Ptuj \u2013 where the past shapes the present.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vodilna evropska platforma za promocijo kulture in trajnostnega turizma European Best Destinations je Ptuju podelila presti\u017eni naziv Najbolj\u0161e mesto kulturne dedi\u0161\u010dine v Evropi 2026. 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