Slovenia has recently been voted one off the top ten property investment destinations in the world and with forecast growth of up to 280% in the next ten years overseas property investors are buying in increasing numbers and Maribor property is becoming a popular choice. Let's look at Maribor property investment in more detail.
Maribor Facts
Maribor is Slovenia's second largest city and is located 270 meters above sea level by the Drava River at the transition from the Drava River Valley to the Maribor and Drava plains.
Maribor is a small city and has a population of around 135,000. The city is surrounded by forests, open plains and vineyards.
There are numerous small parks and open green areas around the city giving it an open and spacious feel. The main city park with its ponds and trees is a tranquil oasis of calm in the city.
While distinctly Slovenian the city has also become more cosmopolitan which due to the growing number of tourists visit the city and use the city as a base to explore the surrounding sites.
Maribor History
Maribor's original castle was first mentioned in 1164 and then demolished in 1784.
The present castle was built between 1478 and 1780 and today holds the local museum.
Among the oldest and most popular buildings is the parochial church of St. John the Baptist which was built in the second half of the 12th century. Another popular attraction is the old Jewish quarter squeezed around Zidovski stolp ("Jewish Tower") and the synagogue that was built in the 14th century
Lent, the redeveloped center of the old town houses Maribor's most popular attraction, a vine more than four hundred years old that is thought to be the oldest vine in the world.
One of most important buildings is the Renaissance City Hall or Rotovz, built in 1515. In front of City Hall stands a plague monument pillar which remembers those who perished in the great plague of 1680 -1681 which killed around 25% of Maribor's population.
Numerous art galleries are dotted around the city, and the Maribor Theatre has spread Maribor's name throughout Slovenia and is famous overseas. Maribor has hosted the Borstnik Festival held in October which is a major event for local and foreign theatres.
Other Attractions
Maribor has attractions but its strategic location means it's is a great place to explore Slovenia and also neighboring countries. Maribor is located at the intersection of five natural geographical regions:
The hills of Slovenske gorice, the Kozjak Mountains, the Drava Valley, the Pohorje mountains and finally, The Drava plain. It is also a great location for exploring not only Slovenia itself but also other countries for example, Maribor is only 10 miles from the Austrian border.
With its own airport and Graz international airport close by, Maribor provides easy and cheap access from many overseas locations.
Maribor property is becoming more popular than ever as overseas property investors continue to buy. Not only is Maribor a pleasant and bustling town - but it is also an excellent location, to see other sites in Slovenia and is convenient for visiting Austria as well.
Buying Maribor property offers investors solid long term capital gains, as well as a strong local rental market. If you are looking for an overseas property investment then, consider Maribor property investment and you maybe glad you did.
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