The new city hall of Ptuj was built in the beginning of 20th century by architect Max Ferstel.
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The ticket hall of Ljubljana central station is lighted by stained glass windows like this one. It reminds of a chapel, doesn’t it? More…
Interesting building next to the railway station of Ljubljana. The higher you live the less neighbours you have. Would you love to live in such a building next to a train station? More…
During a walk on the grounds of the Museum of Slovenian Railways, I came across a lot of decommissioned locomotives and carriages. A place with fascinating objects at every turn.
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Steam locomotive in Celje
At the railway station of Celje, I saw the second steam locomotive on my trip through Slovenia. The locomotive now numbered JŽ 25-002 was built in the Austrian city Wiener Neustadt in 1922. In the background, one can see the old castle of Celje.
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Industrial penthouse in Maribor?
While waiting for my next train I made my thoughts about this office on top of an industrial plant opposite to Maribor Railway Station. Would you love to work in an office high over a railway station? More…
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Traffic lights in Maribor
I was very impressed by these traffic lights which counted down the seconds I have to wait for green light. Later the same numbers told me how much time I’d have to cross the street. I haven’t seen this before but I love this idea. More…
This steam locomotive pedestalled in front of the railway station of Maribor was built in Wiener Neustadt (Austria) in 1903. In the beginning, the locomotive served on the Rohitsch Local Railway.
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‘Train Art’ in Maribor
I was surprised how many Slovenian trains were painted like this one. It reminded me on street art but for obviously reason I’d call this train art. More…
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Tilting Train SŽ series 310 in Maribor
With this tilting train of the SŽ series 310 I enjoyed a great train ride between Maribor and Ljubljana through a wild river valley at high speed. More…
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Grad Castle in Goričko
Entrance of Grad Castle in Goričko, Slovenia. Interesting fact: Grad is the Slovenian term for castle. So the name of this castle is just castle. More…
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Fun traffic sign in Slovenia
On my way to Grad Castle in Slovenia I came across this traffic sign. I wonder what kind of animal is shown on this sign? Perhaps an otter? My first thought was about a beaver because these animals are known for undermining everything. Even traffic signs 🙂 More…