Place to visit
Plague Column, Slovenia: what it is and when to go
Plague Column is a monument (Kužno znamenje) in Slovenia (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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Monument · 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 (Kužno znamenje) in Slovenia (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, 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.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the History places in Slovenia. In Kokai 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.
- JanPossible8:46
- FebPossible10:05
- MarPossible11:36
- AprBest time13:21
- MayBest time14:48
- JunBest time15:36
- JulBest time15:17
- AugBest time14:00
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:38
- NovPossible9:08
- DecPossible8:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 113 police.
In Kokai 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 SaunaHot spring bath83 m
- Old VineNature126 m
- Catedral de San Juan BautistaTemples172 m
- Sinagoga de MariborMuseum203 m
- The Jews’ TowerTemples248 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Slovenia guide.
More in Slovenia: History
- Triglav National Park
- Predjama Castle
- Castillo de Liubliana: Castle
- Bled Castle: Castle
- Puente Triple
- Emona: Archaeological site
Every Slovenia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Plague Column?
It is a monument (Kužno znamenje in the local language) in Slovenia. 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 opens the route on the map, and how to get around Slovenia is explained in its country guide.
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 Sauna, Old Vine, Catedral de San Juan Bautista. The rest is in the Slovenia guide.
Keep reading
- Maribor85 places to see in and around Maribor, Slovenia: Catedral de San Juan Bautista, Sinagoga de Maribor, Maribor Castle. Best time: April to October.
- History158 places for history in Slovenia, from Triglav National Park to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and dayli
- SloveniaBefore travelling to Slovenia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Plague Column on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.