Water Tower

Maribor, Slovenia

The Maribor Water Tower is a late-Renaissance tower dating from 1555. It is of pentagonal form and consists of massive stone blocks interspersed with embrasures. It was built to secure the southeast part of the Maribor city walls from the direction of the river.

At present, the Water Tower houses a wine shop which specializes in top-quality Slovenian wines. It is Slovenia's oldest wine cellar, and is situated in what is now the center of Maribor. The shop is on the ground floor. The top floor of the tower contains a large, round hall with a high ceiling, reminiscent of a medieval banquet hall, which is dedicated entirely to wine tasting. The world's oldest grapevine is located on the side of a building a few hundred m away.

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Founded: 1555
Category: Castles and fortifications in Slovenia

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Martin Macák (11 months ago)
Really nice place for a cup of coffee or wine. But the waitress eas absolutely terrible, the worst I have ever seen. When I asked what do they have in the offer she told me that it is at the door..(from my table it was impossible to see it...). It felt like she would most likely throw me in the river. Arrogant and unpolite. - waitress with blonde/pink hair.
Ljubica Banic (13 months ago)
Nice place to enjoy a nice cup of tea or a glass of wine the views to the river get are stunning surrounded by lots of swans. The service was slow but I think they only have one waiter. He was nice and polite. Toilets were ok. You can pay with card or cash .
Martin Hudec (2 years ago)
Best place to try local wines. They also do tasting, great service, well experienced staff about local wines and vineyards. Atmosphere is amazing, sitting 5m from the river enjoying the view. I can highly recommend!!!
Marek Šolc (2 years ago)
A place with a beautiful view of the surrounding area, there is a bar, where you can have refreshments. There is a bar on the ground floor, on the first floor there is a smaller hall for concerts or various events.
Imre Eszik (2 years ago)
Very charming place with tasty coffee
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