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18:00-18:30). As you enter, notice (on your left) the gorgeous circa-1380 statue of St. Ge-
orge, Ptuj's patron saint, slaying the dragon. Then go to the first big pillar on the right,
where you'll see a glass-covered relief depicting throngs of admirers adoring the Baby
Jes...wait—where's Jesus? (Not to mention Mary's hands?) Several years ago, Jesus was
stolen from this pillar. To help prevent further vandalism, the priests reduced the opening
times (notice the seven-hour midday break).
Prešernova Street (Prešernova Ulica)
Stretching away from the City Tower is Ptuj's main drag and oldest street. It's wider than
most streets in town because it led to what was once the medieval market square (now
Slovenski trg), and merchants would set up market stalls all along the street. Many of the
houses here have long since been renovated in Renaissance or Baroque style, making it
Ptuj's most picturesque thoroughfare.
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