Muzej najstarejše trte na svetu
Museum of the Pokrajinski muzej Maribor (Maribor Regional Museum) about the 460-year-old Modra kavčina, the oldest vine in the world, with a guided tour and a glass of wine.
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About the museum
The oldest vine in the world, the Modra kavčina, was planted in the second half of the 16th century. The first known depiction of the vine dates from 1657, and in 2004 it was entered in the Guinness Book of Records. Today it is regarded as an invaluable natural treasure of Slovenia.
Viticulture has been present in the Maribor area since at least the 11th century; a cellar master of the provincial ruler is mentioned in the town as early as 1353, and in 1876 Maribor hosted the first international viticultural congress in Austria-Hungary.
The museum, run by the Pokrajinski muzej Maribor, tells the story of the vine’s resilience, its guardians, their knowledge and heritage. The visit includes a short animated film on the history of Maribor and a collection which contains rare printed depictions of local grape varieties by the Kreuzer brothers. Visitors receive a small glass of local wine or juice from the Styrian wine-growing areas.
Highlights
- The story of the 460-year-old Modra kavčina, the oldest vine in the world
- Short animated film on the history of Maribor
- Rare printed depictions of local grape varieties by the Kreuzer brothers
- A small glass of local wine or juice during the visit
- Operated by
- Pokrajinski muzej Maribor
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €9.50 |
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| Reduced | €6.50pupils, secondary school students, students, pensioners and disabled people |
| Children & teens | €2.50Pre-school children pay €2.50. |
| Seniors | €6.50Pensioners. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €6.50 |
| Students & apprentices | €6.50Pupils, secondary school students and students. |
| Groups (11+ people) | €9 per personGroups of more than 10 people: €9 per person. |
| Families | –Family ticket: only parents or guardians pay. |
| 3+1 ticket (three pay, one enters free) | €24 |
| Combined ticket with Mariborski grad (Pokrajinski muzej Maribor) | €18With a guided tour in Slovene and English. |
| Combined ticket with Mariborski grad and Kino Partizan | €21 |
| Combined ticket with the Stara trta (Old Vine) | €15 |
| Guided tour of the exhibition (group of up to 10 adults) | €30By prior arrangement. |
| Guided tour of the exhibition (group of 10 to 30 adults) | €45By prior arrangement. |
Free admission for holders of ICOM, SMD and PRESS cards, licensed tourist guides and donors. Admission includes a guided tour and a sample of wine or juice. A guided tour in a foreign language, not provided by the museum, costs €45 (group of up to 30 people, payment at least two days before arrival). Prior booking is not required.
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Glavni trg – Rotovž
City bus line G5, stop Glavni trg – Rotovž or Strossmayerjeva – Tržnica.
By car
Parking available · 10-min walk to the entrance
Several multi-storey car parks (nearest Garažna hiša Lent) and public car parks (Parking Lent) are within 5–10 minutes’ walk; parking is paid.
The nearest stations of the MBajk bicycle system are Sodni stolp (Pristan 6) and Vodni stolp (Usnjarska ulica 5). In the old town centre the electric vehicle Maister runs free of charge.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The visit is guided and lasts 45 to 60 minutes (in Slovene and English). Booking is not required for individuals; information at visit@oldestvinemuseum.si. |
