Trg revolucije/Revolution square, Maribor

A big square on the right side of the river Drava

Trg Revolucije (pronounced as "Terg Ray·voh·loo·tsee·yeh") or Revolution square is one of the few squares on the "right side of Maribor", usually called Desni breg (Right riverbank of Drava). This square got its current form after 1913, when the Old bridge (Stari most) was completed. It connected the old medieval center of Maribor with the other side called Tabor, that was starting to grow and develop in the late 19th century with the arrival of the railways of the Austrian Südbahn (connecting Vienna with Trieste).

The square in 1930s, before the heavy traffic that we can see today. (Photo: Source)

The most significant building is the former Železnina (store selling tools).

The square has a nice view on Maribor's medieval center.

Unfortunately the square today lost its glory. Most buildings are run down and the central part is just a simple lawn. We could have a statue or a monument here, something significant. And the whole traffic should be redone, this beautiful square is one big confusing roundabout. With that said, I still think it's one of Maribor's most beautiful squares.

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