Maribor Through My Eyes
Join me on a spontaneous escape from Graz, Austria to Maribor, Slovenia — a city that reveals its true character only when you walk through it without tourist guides or prepared routes. My discovery of Maribor was shaped by contrasts: elegant Austro-Hungarian architecture standing next to crumbling, neglected buildings; vibrant new cafés and hotels rising beside residential houses with worn-out facades and aging infrastructure.
Maribor greeted me with wide, peaceful embankments along the Drava River and a warm, spontaneous local atmosphere, so different from the more reserved expressions in Graz. Yet behind this charm lies a city where modern comfort coexists with visible decay — places where living can be difficult despite Maribor’s rich history and undeniable beauty.
As I wandered through the old districts, I felt both the romantic pull of the past and the stark reality of timeworn buildings that no longer meet the pace of modern life. These contrasts — between old and new, preserved and forgotten, lively and quiet — shape Maribor’s unique identity.
In this video, I share my raw, personal impressions of Maribor: its atmosphere, its language, its people, and the powerful contrasts that define life in this Slovenian city just 50 minutes from Graz.
If you appreciate honest, unscripted travel experiences and cities shown as they truly are, you’ll enjoy this journey.
