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Maribor Cathedral
The Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Maribor is the most significant sacred building in Slovenia's second-largest city. Its origins trace back to the 12th century, with construction beginning in the Romanesque style and later being completed in the Gothic style. The cathedral gained its current importance in 1859, when Bishop Anton Martin Slomšek moved the seat of the Diocese of Lavant to Maribor. The cathedral's bell tower was originally 76 meters high, but it was shortened to its current height of 57 meters in the 18th century following a lightning strike. The interior of the church houses several valuable artworks, including the tomb of Anton Martin Slomšek, who was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1999. The cathedral seamlessly blends various architectural periods, from Gothic ribbed vaults to ornate Baroque chapels. Located in Slomšek Square, its silhouette defines the skyline of Maribor's historic center.
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- Highlights: Slomškov trg · Cathedral of St. John the Baptist · Slovensko narodno gledališče Maribor
- Nearby: Miklavž na Dravskem polju (6 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -1 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Rain mm | 42 | 55 | 55 | 63 | 97 | 99 | 101 | 102 | 110 | 80 | 75 | 56 |
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Facts
- The oldest sections of the cathedral date back to the late 12th century.
- The current bell tower stands at a height of 57 meters.
- The seat of the diocese was moved to Maribor by Bishop Slomšek in 1859.
- Pope John Paul II visited the cathedral during his 1999 pilgrimage.
- The church features a prominent Gothic nave from the 14th century.
- The tower contains a former apartment once used by the town's fire watchman.
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Sights in the town Maribor Cathedral (10)
Maribor Town Hall
Town hall in Slovenia, historic building on Maribor's main square.
artKIT
Gallery for modern art in Maribor, showing works by local artists.
Galerija K18
Small gallery in Maribor, presenting contemporary art and photography.
Kiosk K67🏛 museum
Kiosk design from 1966, created by Slovenian architect Saša J. Mächtig.
Medieval wall ruins
Remains of Maribor's medieval city wall, running along the Drava river.
Cerkev sv. Alojzija
Church building in Maribor City Municipality, Slovenia, dedicated to Saint Aloysius.
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