Maribor: The city where benches tell stories
Strolling through the streets of Maribor, one encounters not just people but also stories, each etched into a unique bench that adorns the city like a gem. These are not mere places to rest, but rather works of art that revive memories and invite gatherings.
A group of passionate Maribor residents meticulously selected corners rich in history and hidden gems, transforming them into homes for these extraordinary benches. Each one is unique, handcrafted with love and imagination.
This project goes far beyond simply placing benches; it's a symphony of art, culture, and active citizenship. Each bench serves as a bridge between the past, present, and future, inviting conversations, connections, and the creation of new memories.
Unique gathering spaces
Embark on a stroll through Maribor and uncover the tales woven into these unique benches

Bench no. 1: Book exchange - living chain
The living chain was the first of the benches that we know...

Bench no. 2: Bench of play, laughter, and connection
The bench can also be a playground

Bench no. 3: Dating bench
The cloud on which we sit and dream

Bench no. 4: Women's bench
Metal lace memorializing women accused of witchcraft

Bench no. 5: Marks of time
Where the history of the Drava and rafting intertwines with...

Bench no. 6: We
Contrasts intertwine, the couple becomes more than a pair

Bench no. 7: Kaluma
Art as a mirror of society: Promoting ontegration and...

Bench no. 8: The (B)right truth of freedom
The Bench "(B)right truth of freedom" enhances the...

Bench no. 9: Ensemble
From raft to stage: The Ensemble bench offers space for...

Bench no. 10: Stati inu obstati
Trubar and Luther: Their thought in stone and words

Bench no. 11: Ave triumphator!
The bench in memory of Leon Štukelj, Olympic Games...

Bench no. 12: Bench
Reflection of emptiness: The bench with expressionless...

Bench no. 13: The bench of generations
The bench where the future of Maribor is being...

Bench no. 14: Memory
The memory of a difficult past, a vision of a better future

Bench no. 15: Moment
Encircled by the river, surrounded by memories - a moment...

Bench no. 16: Little white grove
Nature as a companion in the fight against disease

Bench no. 17: Embrace
Art of compassion - an oasis of peace

Bench no. 18: Knowledge
Open books, a free bird: the Knowledge Bench symbolizes the...