{"id":177428,"date":"2025-06-04T21:12:58","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T19:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/?p=177428"},"modified":"2025-06-04T21:13:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T19:13:13","slug":"velvet-dinner-at-the-worlds-oldest-grapevine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/events\/velvet-dinner-at-the-worlds-oldest-grapevine\/","title":{"rendered":"Velvet Dinner 2025 at the World&#8217;s Oldest Grapevine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Set against the majestic backdrop of the Guinness World Record-holding Oldest Grapevine in the world, the Velvet Dinner 2025 returns for its fourth edition\u2014this time in a fresh new setting at Trg Najstarej\u0161e trte, in the heart of Maribor\u2019s revitalized Lent district.<\/strong><\/p><p>More than just a dinner, <strong>Velvet Dinner<\/strong> is a celebration of culinary artistry, local heritage, and intergenerational collaboration. It brings together top chefs, passionate students, and food enthusiasts for an evening that redefines the boundaries of hospitality.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Culinary Experience that Transcends the Plate<\/strong><\/h2><p>At its heart, Velvet Dinner is about connection\u2014between education and real-world practice, between tradition and innovation, and between rising stars and culinary masters. Over 80 students from the College of Hospitality and Tourism Maribor (VSGT) and the Secondary School for Hospitality and Tourism Maribor (S\u0160GT) will showcase their skills in front of <strong>160 guests<\/strong>, transforming one evening into a vibrant stage for the future of hospitality.<\/p><p>Each dish and every element of service is a result of hard-earned knowledge, youthful creativity, and expert mentorship. Hospitality here is not just a profession\u2014it\u2019s a performance, a craft, and a passion.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Three Chefs \u2013 Three Regions \u2013 One Story<\/strong><\/h2><p>This year, three acclaimed chefs will guide and inspire a new generation of culinary talent, each representing a unique Slovenian region and culinary philosophy:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Rok Smonkar<\/strong> <em>(Restaurant Gjerke\u0161 \u2013 Prekmurje\/Styria)<\/em><br>At just 25 years old, Smonkar brings over a decade of experience from Michelin-starred kitchens like Steirereck (Vienna) and St. Hubertus (Italy). Now leading the culinary vision at Estate Gjerke\u0161, he blends Prekmurje and Styrian influences with precision, passion, and a deep respect for local ingredients.<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-9.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-9-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177431 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-9-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-9-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-9-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-9-560x420.png 560w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-9-80x60.png 80w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-9-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-9-696x522.png 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-9-1068x801.png 1068w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-9-265x198.png 265w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-9-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-9.png 1280w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-9-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-9-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-9-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-9-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-9-560x420.png 560w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-9-80x60.png 80w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-9-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-9-696x522.png 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-9-1068x801.png 1068w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-9-265x198.png 265w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-9-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-9.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rok Smoknar<\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/slovenia\/best-of-slovenia\/the-best-gastronomic-festivals-events-in-slovenia\/\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"The Best Gastronomic festivals &amp; events in Slovenia\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/113;max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"113\" data-src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/a3d1ccd5ba2585e3be1b-zametna-vecerja.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/a3d1ccd5ba2585e3be1b-zametna-vecerja.jpeg 680w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/a3d1ccd5ba2585e3be1b-zametna-vecerja-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/a3d1ccd5ba2585e3be1b-zametna-vecerja-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/a3d1ccd5ba2585e3be1b-zametna-vecerja-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/a3d1ccd5ba2585e3be1b-zametna-vecerja-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/a3d1ccd5ba2585e3be1b-zametna-vecerja-265x198.jpeg 265w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/a3d1ccd5ba2585e3be1b-zametna-vecerja-600x450.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/a3d1ccd5ba2585e3be1b-zametna-vecerja.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/a3d1ccd5ba2585e3be1b-zametna-vecerja.jpeg 680w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/a3d1ccd5ba2585e3be1b-zametna-vecerja-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/a3d1ccd5ba2585e3be1b-zametna-vecerja-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/a3d1ccd5ba2585e3be1b-zametna-vecerja-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/a3d1ccd5ba2585e3be1b-zametna-vecerja-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/a3d1ccd5ba2585e3be1b-zametna-vecerja-265x198.jpeg 265w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/a3d1ccd5ba2585e3be1b-zametna-vecerja-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">The Best Gastronomic festivals &amp; events in Slovenia<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Slovenia is a paradise for food lovers, offering a variety of gastronomic festivals and culinary events that highlight the country\u2019s rich culinary heritage. From traditional regional dishes and artisan products to Michelin-level innovation, these food events connect you with local ingredients, passionate chefs, and unforgettable experiences. Here\u2019s a selection of the best gastronomic festivals in 2025 in Slovenia you shouldn\u2019t miss. Gourmet November Ljubljana This month-long culinary celebration in the capital is a highlight of the autumn season. Gourmet November offers a rich program of wine tastings, pop-up dinners, chef-led workshops, and special events featuring the best of Slovenian cuisine. [&hellip;]<\/div><\/div><\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Janez Bratov\u017e<\/strong> <em>(JB Restaurant \u2013 Ljubljana)<\/em><br>A true legend of Slovenian gastronomy, Bratov\u017e is a pioneer who brought Slovenia into the international spotlight. His minimalist and authentic approach continues to inspire as he now mentors a young team at Hotel Plesnik in Logar Valley, emphasizing locality, memory, and purity of flavor.<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177433 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-560x420.png 560w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-80x60.png 80w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-696x522.png 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-1068x801.png 1068w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-265x198.png 265w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10.png 1280w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-560x420.png 560w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-80x60.png 80w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-696x522.png 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-1068x801.png 1068w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-265x198.png 265w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Janez Bratov\u017e<\/figcaption><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Sebastjan Plev\u010dak<\/strong> <em>(Restaurant Sedem \u2013 Maribor)<\/em><br>As head of Restaurant Sedem, a Michelin-recommended training restaurant, Plev\u010dak combines innovation, mentorship, and local identity. His dish will pay tribute to the Drava River\u2014flowing through Maribor, carrying the stories of generations.<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177435 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11-630x420.png 630w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11-696x464.png 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11-1068x713.png 1068w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11.png 1280w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11-630x420.png 630w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11-696x464.png 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11-1068x713.png 1068w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sebastjan Plev\u010dak<\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/slovenia\/best-of-slovenia\/the-best-wine-festivals-events-in-slovenia\/\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"The Best Wine festivals &amp; events in Slovenia\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/88;max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"88\" data-src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/prazniki_vina.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/prazniki_vina.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/prazniki_vina-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/prazniki_vina-150x88.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"88\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/prazniki_vina.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/prazniki_vina.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/prazniki_vina-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/prazniki_vina-150x88.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">The Best Wine festivals &amp; events in Slovenia<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">\u200bSlovenia, renowned for its rich winemaking heritage, offers a plethora of wine festivals throughout 2025 that cater to both connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts. These events not only showcase the country&#8217;s diverse wine offerings but also immerse visitors in local culture, cuisine, and traditions. Here are some of the standout wine festivals scheduled for 2025:\u200b Orange Wine Festival, Izola On April 25, 2025, the coastal town of Izola will host the esteemed Orange Wine Festival. This festival is dedicated to orange wines\u2014white wines produced using extended maceration techniques, resulting in unique flavors and hues. Attendees can sample over 300 wines from [&hellip;]<\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rising Stars of 2025<\/strong><\/h2><p>Under the mentorship of these chefs, four young culinary and hospitality talents will step into the spotlight:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>\u017diga Salki\u0107<\/strong>, S\u0160GT Maribor (Mentor: Rok Smonkar)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Pija Fre\u0161er<\/strong>, VSGT Maribor (Mentor: Janez Bratov\u017e)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Gabrijel Majerhofer<\/strong>, S\u0160GT Maribor &amp; <strong>Eva Kositer<\/strong>, VSGT Maribor (Mentors: Smiljan Benkovi\u010d, Tadej Ljubec, Jernej Lubej)<\/li><\/ul><p>Together, they represent the vibrant future of Slovenia\u2019s culinary scene\u2014where knowledge meets passion, and tradition is a foundation for innovation.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-12.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" data-src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177439 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-12.png 640w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-12-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-12-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-12-420x420.png 420w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-12-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-12-100x100.png 100w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; 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An industrial powerhouse in Yugoslav times, many of the state owned companies closed down leading to a tough transition period which the city is still dealing with today. And whilst the industrial zones aren\u2019t much to see, there are plenty of excellent natural, cultural and historic sights worth checking out both in and around town. Despite its size, Maribor has a vibrant caf\u00e9 culture, excellent bars and restaurants as [&hellip;]<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Set against the majestic backdrop of the Guinness World Record-holding Oldest Grapevine in the world, the Velvet Dinner 2025 returns for its fourth edition\u2014this time in a fresh new setting at Trg Najstarej\u0161e trte, in the heart of Maribor\u2019s revitalized Lent district. 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