Drava river traffic in Ptuj region from the 15th century until the late 19th century Cover Image

Plovba po Dravi na ptujskem območju od 15. stoletja do konca 19. stoletja
Drava river traffic in Ptuj region from the 15th century until the late 19th century

Author(s): Nataša Kolar
Subject(s): History
Published by: Društvo za hrvatsku ekonomsku povijest i ekohistoriju - Izdavačka kuća Meridijani
Keywords: Drava; water transport; trade; war against the Turks; Ptuj harbor; barriers; flood; ice

Summary/Abstract: The author of the article demonstrates the importance of the Drava river, as transport and waterways in peacetime, as well during the war with the Turks. She writes about the importance of the river Drava for Ptuj, as a commercial center in the 16th century; of the importance of its river port; of the numerous barriers and floods of Drava; of the harsh winters and the frozen river, which caused damage on itsbanks and the two bridges over the river; she also writes of the frequent repairs of damage caused.

  • Issue Year: 2011
  • Issue No: 7
  • Page Range: 101-110
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Slovenian