Miklavž na Dravskem Polju – Roman Times, Nature and Traditions

The Rimske gomile in Miklavž na Dravskem Polju date back to Roman times: the Roman burial mound field dates from around 100 AD and is the easternmost of six burial mound fields in the Maribor area.

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Culture and History

The Church of St. Nicholas in Miklavž was first mentioned in 1382. It acquired its present form in 1662; the late Gothic bell tower dates from the early 16th century. Several Roman stones are set into the church's exterior wall.

At the very edge of Miklavž, a Roman burial mound was reconstructed and restored in 2002. It can be visited as a cultural and historical monument.

Traditions

During Kurentov skok, participants dance around a fire and ring large cowbells to drive away winter and everything evil. The traditional Kurentov skok was performed in the Miklavž amphitheatre in a small grove near the Spar branch by the miklavški koranti and the Dobrovški kurenti.

Nature

The Miklavž Ponds, with a walking path, are located near the old village centre and are part of the Drava Regional Park. The springs and ponds of Miklavž are designated as a protected hydrological, zoological and botanical natural monument.

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The springs, stream and ponds of Miklavž form a valuable habitat for endangered animal and plant species. Near the springs and ponds are shallow standing waters with dense bank vegetation; they provide breeding habitat for mallards and coots.

Local Food

At the Miklavževa tržnica and Košarica dobrot event on 28 November 2025 at 2 p.m., visitors could sample homemade products from the Miklavž Tourist Association, the GLOG Association, the Miklavž Viticulture Association and the vendors at the market.

Salamijada is a local food event at which salami made by hobby producers is evaluated; Salamijada 2026 was the sixth evaluation of salami produced by hobby makers.

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