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Cathedral · Maribor, Podravska
Maribor Cathedral
Church of St. John the Baptist, of 13th-century Romanesque origin with a Gothic appearance, on Slomškov trg. It houses the tomb of Bishop Anton Martin Slomšek and has a tower with a viewpoint.
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About Maribor Cathedral
Maribor Cathedral, dedicated to St. John the Baptist, stands on Slomškov trg, one of the quieter squares in the center, between the university and a small park. It began as a Romanesque basilica in the 13th century and acquired its current Gothic appearance in the 15th century, with Baroque chapels added later. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Maribor.
The church became a cathedral in 1859, when Bishop Anton Martin Slomšek moved the seat of the Lavant diocese to Maribor. Slomšek, a proponent of the Slovene language and organizer of the first schools in Slovene, was beatified in 1999, and his tomb inside the cathedral attracts many visitors. A statue of him stands in the square in front.
The bell tower has a viewpoint overlooking the roofs of the center, the Drava and Pohorje. The climb is by stairs and the tower is usually open in spring and summer at limited times; check before you go.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About half an hour for the church; another half hour to climb the tower.
Best time
On clear days, for the tower view. Avoid mass times if you want to walk freely in the nave.
How to get there
On Slomškov trg, in central Maribor, about a five-minute walk from Glavni trg and the castle.
Tip
Climb the tower near the end of the afternoon, when the side light enhances the roofs and the Pohorje ridge in the background.
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Frequently asked questions about Maribor Cathedral
Who is buried in Maribor Cathedral?
Bishop Anton Martin Slomšek, who moved the diocesan seat to Maribor in 1859 and was beatified in 1999.
Can you climb the tower of Maribor Cathedral?
Accessible by stairs, generally in spring and summer and at limited times. From the viewpoint you can see the city center, the Drava and the Pohorje.
What period is Maribor Cathedral from?
It began as a Romanesque basilica in the 13th century and acquired a Gothic appearance in the 15th century, with later Baroque chapels.