lendava

Lendava is a town and municipality in northeastern Slovenia, located on the left bank of the Mura River near the border with Hungary. It serves as the administrative center of the Municipality of Lendava in the Prekmurje region. The town sits at the edge of the Pannonian Plain and the Slovenian hills, with vineyards and orchards in the surrounding countryside.

Lendava has a multicultural character, with a notable Hungarian-speaking community. In the town and municipality, Slovenian and Hungarian are commonly used, and bilingual signage is visible in many areas, reflecting minority rights and cross-border ties.

A prominent historic landmark is Lendavski grad, a hilltop fortress overlooking the town. The fortress, together with a regional museum and local cultural institutions, reflects the area's history and influences from both Slovenian and Hungarian cultures. The surrounding region is part of the Prekmurje wine region, and viticulture is among the traditional economic activities. Agriculture, small-scale industry, and cross-border commerce with Hungary form the economic base.

Lendava is connected by road to other Slovenian towns and has access to Hungary, supporting tourism and cross-border cooperation. The municipality comprises several settlements in addition to the town itself and maintains partnerships with neighboring towns in Slovenia and Hungary to promote culture, education, and sustainable development.