The ancient town of Ptuj, in northeastern Slovenia, has been transformed in recent years and is enjoying a new lease of life!
- 22 February 2024
![Smart Regions: EU funds revitalize the medieval town of Ptuj in Slovenia](https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/images/news/smart_regions_glasswork.png)
And this partly thanks to funds dedicated by the European Union. An old glass factory has been transformed into a culture and arts centre called “Old glass workshop” which gives the city a modern, fully equipped space used as a gathering place especially for young people allowing them to unleash their creativity. During excavations, the architects found historic pebbles and a fountain. The pebbles have been reused by the architect for the renovation works. The project has received support from the European Regional Development Fund of €2.2 million.
Discover how the EU’s cohesion policy has breathed life back into the medieval town of Ptuj!