Stara trta, Historic vine at Lent district, Maribor, Slovenia.
Stara trta is the world's oldest grapevine and grows on the facade of a building along the Drava River in Maribor. It has been producing Žametovka grapes for more than 450 years and stands as the centerpiece of a house dedicated to this remarkable plant.
The vine was planted at the end of the Middle Ages and survived invasions, medieval fires, numerous wars, and vineyard diseases. Its endurance makes it a living witness to centuries of turbulent regional history.
The Old Vine House museum displays Slovenia's winemaking traditions and regularly offers tastings of regional Štajerska wines. Visitors can experience how this site has become central to local wine culture and regional identity.
The vine is accessible from the outside and can be visited while walking along the river. The site sits in an easy-to-reach area of Maribor where cycling paths also lead through nearby vineyards.
Each year carefully selected cuttings from this Guinness World Record holder are sent as diplomatic gifts to countries around the world. This tradition links the region to winemaking communities on other continents.
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