# Plague Column, Slovenia: what it is and when to go > Plague Column is a monument in Slovenia (Kužno znamenje) (Maribor). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 23. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/plague-column/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Monument in Slovenia · History - **Local name:** Kužno znamenje - **Where:** Slovenia - **Best time:** April to October. - **Nearest airport:** LJU Zgornji Brnik, 98 km as the crow flies - **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible - **Coordinates:** 46.5576, 15.64528 ## What it is and where Plague Column is a monument in Slovenia (Kužno znamenje) (Maribor). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Maribor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/maribor/), where this site lists 85 more places to see, 1.9 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 46.5576, 15.64528; the nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU, Zgornji Brnik), 98 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovenia (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=46.557599%2C15.645278) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.557599%2C15.645278) - **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/historia/) places in Slovenia. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Plague Column is **April to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 8 h 46 | | February | Possible | 10 h 05 | | March | Possible | 11 h 36 | | April | Best time | 13 h 21 | | May | Best time | 14 h 48 | | June | Best time | 15 h 36 | | July | Best time | 15 h 17 | | August | Best time | 14 h | | September | Best time | 12 h 19 | | October | Best time | 10 h 38 | | November | Possible | 9 h 08 | | December | Possible | 8 h 23 | In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 23. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to Slovenia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Slovenia To enter Slovenia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Slovenia checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 113 police. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Hotel Maribor, City Apartments](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/hotel-maribor-sauna/): Hotel in Maribor, Slovenia · 83 m - [Stara trta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/old-vine/): Wine plant · 126 m - [Maribor Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/catedral-de-san-juan-bautista/): Roman Catholic cathedral located in Maribor, Slovenia · 172 m - [Maribor Synagogue](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/sinagoga-de-maribor/): Former synagogue and current museum in Maribor, Slovenia · 203 m - [Jewish Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/the-jews-tower/): Fortified tower in Maribor, Slovenia · 248 m Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Slovenia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/). ## More in Slovenia: History - [Triglav National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/triglav-national-park/): national park in Slovenia - [Predjama Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/predjama-castle/): Castle - [Ljubljana Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/castillo-de-liubliana/): castle in Slovenia - [Bled Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/bled-castle/): medieval castle in Bled, Slovenia - [Triple Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/puente-triple/): stone arch bridge in Ljubljana, Slovenia - [Emona](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/emona/): ancient city in Roman Italia, now Ljubljana Every Slovenia place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Plague Column? It is a monument in Slovenia (Kužno znamenje in the local language). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Plague Column? April to October. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 23. ### How do you get to Plague Column? The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), 98 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.557599%2C15.645278) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Slovenia is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Slovenia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Hotel Maribor, City Apartments](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/hotel-maribor-sauna/), [Stara trta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/old-vine/), [Maribor Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/catedral-de-san-juan-bautista/). The rest is in [the Slovenia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1533972470), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7200561), CC0. More about Plague Column on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plague_Column_(Maribor)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).