Orfejev spomenik, Ptuj
Slovenski trg, SI-2250 Ptuj
Phone386 (0) 2 748 0350
ProprietorPtuj Regional Museum
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| − | In front of the municipal tower in Slovenski trg, Ptuj | + | [[Orpheus Memorial, Ptuj| Orpheus Memorial]] is the largest tombstone ever found in the Roman province of Upper Pannonia. In 2008 the Government of Slovenia adopted a decree declaring Orpheus Memorial a cultural monument of national importance.}} |
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| + | The monument is located in front of the municipal tower in Slovenski trg, Ptuj. It is an almost 5 metre-high (4.94m x 1.82m x 0.39 m) tombstone, and probably stands at the site where it was originally found. It has attracted visitors since the 16th century and in the course of time has become the symbol of the town. The mythological scenes it depicts gave it its popular name - the Orpheus Memorial. The tombstone was cut from Pohorje marble and was erected in memory of the town's mayor, Marcus Valerius Verus, as can barely be deciphered from the almost illegible inscription. The memorial depicts scenes referring to the hope of being reborn. | ||
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The monument is located in front of the municipal tower in Slovenski trg, Ptuj. It is an almost 5 metre-high (4.94m x 1.82m x 0.39 m) tombstone, and probably stands at the site where it was originally found. It has attracted visitors since the 16th century and in the course of time has become the symbol of the town. The mythological scenes it depicts gave it its popular name - the Orpheus Memorial. The tombstone was cut from Pohorje marble and was erected in memory of the town's mayor, Marcus Valerius Verus, as can barely be deciphered from the almost illegible inscription. The memorial depicts scenes referring to the hope of being reborn.
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In front of the municipal tower in Slovenski trg, Ptuj, stands an almost 5 metre-high (4.94m x 1.82m x 0.39 m) tombstone, the largest ever found in the Roman province of Upper Pannonia. +
In front of the municipal tower in Slovenski trg, Ptuj, stands an almost 5 metre-high (4.94m x 1.82m x 0.39 m) tombstone, the largest ever found in the Roman province of Upper Pannonia. +
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