World's Oldest Vine Pruned in Maribor for 30th Time

Maribor, 20 March - The world's oldest vine was pruned as part of the 30th traditional annual tourist event in Maribor on Friday, as the city vinedresser Tone Zafosnik dealt the expert cut to make sure that the over 450-year-old vine should yield a good harvest.

Maribor Maribor vinedresser Tone Zafosnik pruning Stara trta, the world's oldest vine. Photo: Bojan Suctar/STA

Maribor
Maribor vinedresser Tone Zafosnik pruning Stara trta, the world's oldest vine.
Photo: Bojan Suctar/STA

Maribor Maribor vinedresser Tone Zafosnik pruning Stara trta, the world's oldest vine. Photo: Bojan Suctar/STA

Maribor
Maribor vinedresser Tone Zafosnik pruning Stara trta, the world's oldest vine.
Photo: Bojan Suctar/STA

Maribor Agriculture Minister Milan Pogacnik (left) and Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler at the 30th annual pruning of the world's oldest vine. Photo: Bojan Suctar/STA

Maribor
Agriculture Minister Milan Pogacnik (left) and Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler at the 30th annual pruning of the world's oldest vine.
Photo: Bojan Suctar/STA

Maribor Maribor vinedresser Tone Zafosnik pruning Stara trta, the world's oldest vine. Photo: Bojan Suctar/STA

Maribor
Maribor vinedresser Tone Zafosnik pruning Stara trta, the world's oldest vine.
Photo: Bojan Suctar/STA

Maribor Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler (right) speaking at the 30th annual pruning of the world's oldest vine. Photo: Bojan Suctar/STA

Maribor
Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler (right) speaking at the 30th annual pruning of the world's oldest vine.
Photo: Bojan Suctar/STA

Maribor Agriculture Minister Milan Pogacnik (right) at the 30th annual pruning of the world's oldest vine. Photo: Bojan Suctar/STA

Maribor
Agriculture Minister Milan Pogacnik (right) at the 30th annual pruning of the world's oldest vine.
Photo: Bojan Suctar/STA

Maribor Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler at the 30th annual traditional pruning of the world's oldest vine. Photo: Bojan Suctar/STA

Maribor
Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler at the 30th annual traditional pruning of the world's oldest vine.
Photo: Bojan Suctar/STA

Maribor Agriculture Minister Milan Pogacnik (right) at the 30th annual pruning of the world's oldest vine. Photo: Bojan Suctar/STA

Maribor
Agriculture Minister Milan Pogacnik (right) at the 30th annual pruning of the world's oldest vine.
Photo: Bojan Suctar/STA

Maribor Agriculture Minister Milan Pogacnik (centre) and Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler (right) at the 30th annual pruning of the world's oldest vine. Photo: Bojan Suctar/STA

Maribor
Agriculture Minister Milan Pogacnik (centre) and Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler (right) at the 30th annual pruning of the world's oldest vine.
Photo: Bojan Suctar/STA

Maribor Agriculture Minister Milan Pogacnik at the 30th annual pruning of the world's oldest vine. Photo: Bojan Suctar/STA

Maribor
Agriculture Minister Milan Pogacnik at the 30th annual pruning of the world's oldest vine.
Photo: Bojan Suctar/STA

Maribor Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler (right) speaking at the 30th annual pruning of the world's oldest vine. Photo: Bojan Suctar/STA

Maribor
Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler (right) speaking at the 30th annual pruning of the world's oldest vine.
Photo: Bojan Suctar/STA

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