MARBURG, or MAHRBURG, a town in Styria, capital of a circle of the same name, is situated on the left bank of the Drave, 36 miles S.S.E. of Graz. The town is surrounded by walls, and has several suburbs. The principal buildings are,—a castle, a church adorned with several fine pictures, a theatre, gymnasium, military school, and hospital. It has a considerable trade in leather, iron, corn, wine, fruits, &c.; and several annual fairs are held here. The neighbourhood of the town is extremely picturesque, and abounds in vineyards. Marburg is the second town in Styria. Pop. about 5000.