Orfejev spomenik, Ptuj
Slovenski trg, SI-2250 Ptuj
Phone386 (0) 2 747 9230
Managed byPtuj – Ormož Regional Museum
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| − | [[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.}} | + | [[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. | 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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* [[Ptuj Castle]] | * [[Ptuj Castle]] | ||
* [[Roman Brickworks Kiln, Ptuj]] | * [[Roman Brickworks Kiln, Ptuj]] | ||
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| − | *[http://www.pok-muzej-ptuj.si/index/the_povoden_museum_and_the_orpheus_monument/lang/en/ Orpheus Memorial, Ptuj website] | + | *[http://www.pok-muzej-ptuj.si/index/the_povoden_museum_and_the_orpheus_monument/lang/en/ Orpheus Memorial, Ptuj website] |
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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.
See also
- Ptuj – Ormož Regional Museum
- Mithras Shrine III in Zgornji Breg
- Mithras Shrine I in Spodnja Hajdina
- Povoden Museum, Ptuj
- Ptuj Castle
- Roman Brickworks Kiln, Ptuj
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