Reconstructed and rebuilt on so very many occasions, Ptuj Castle holds a remarkably strong strategic position, guaranteeing control of the vast lands around it to whoever happened to control the castle. Of course, these days are long gone, and today in its stead we find a remarkable museum, which has been the state of play since the end of World War Two. The oldest written record of the castle dates to the first half of the 12th century, but there is more than enough evidence to suggest there was a castle here long before. In its storied history it has been in the possession of many different owners, but the museum today shows us examples of beautiful castle chambers, as well as some of the finest gothic and baroque art we’ve come across. It is undoubtedly one of the best museums in the country.