Top Things to do in Slovenian Istria
10 Things to do in Slovenian Istria That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Slovenian Istria, Slovenia including Magical World of Shells Museum, Church of St. George, Tartini Square (Tartinijev trg), Piran Town Walls, Svetilnik Beach, Praetorian Palace, Koper Cathedral and Bell Tower, Planet Koper, Da Ponte Fountain, Piazza Tito.
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1. Magical World of Shells Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 233 reviews
The only Museum of Shells in Slovenia and other interesting animals from ALL OVER THE WORLD!More than 4000 specimens of unusual and rare molluscs! The biggest clam in the world, pearls, crabs, sea urchins,sea stars. You can see the shell of the biggest snail in the world, shells of snails so rare that only tribal chiefs of distant islands were allowed to wear and many more surprises ...
Reviewed By ajdau2020
It was great, unique experience. They really know a lot about shells and the ticket includes interesting lectures about the museum. Our seven years old son has constantly asked questions and he’s got answer to each one of them. We have learn a lot. We recommend!
2. Church of St. George
3. Tartini Square (Tartinijev trg)
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4.5 based on 1,286 reviews
Reviewed By PeterK711 - Griffith, Australia
What was once part of the harbour is now a beautiful town square full of shiny white marble. At the centre stands the statue of Giuseppe Tartini - the famous violinist, bon in Piran. The square serves as the mid point between the harbour below and the church above. A great place for a quiet beverage at any time of the day.
4. Piran Town Walls
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4.5 based on 623 reviews
Reviewed By ElizabethG372 - Durango, United States
The walk uphill is absolutely worth it. Walking on this historic segment of the city wall not only imparts a sense of history, but it also provides great views of the historic town. Reasonably priced and a must for visitors. By walking a little farther uphill from the walls, we found a beautiful stone-paved walkway back down into town. The little cafe by the entrance has restrooms, and provided a nice place to stop for beverages after our tour of the walls.
5. Svetilnik Beach
6. Praetorian Palace
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4.0 based on 211 reviews
The Praetorian Palace is a 15th-century Venetian Gothic palace and the main cultural monument of Koper. It used to be the podestà's seat, today it houses the Koper city government.
Reviewed By LPLoveToTravel - Ocala, United States
The Praetorian Palace is a 15th-century Venetian Gothic palace in Koper. Located on the southern side of the city's central Tito Square, it now houses the Koper city government and a wedding hall. It is considered one of the city's architectural landmarks
7. Koper Cathedral and Bell Tower
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4.0 based on 357 reviews
The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary stands in the location of a former ancient building - a Roman basilica. The history of the Cathedral goes back to the 12th century, when the city acquired its own diocese. Today's front combines Gothic (the lower part) and Renaissance styles (the upper part). The Cathedral keeps numerous treasures: the big altar painting "Madonna with Child on the Throne and Saints", painted by Vittore Carpaccio in 1516, the stone sarcophagus of Koper's patron saint, St. Nazarius from the 15th century, etc. Town tower in Tito square, once romanic forticication, became a bell tower in 15th / 17 th century. It houses one of the oldest bells in Slovenia, dating back to 1333. From the panoramic point (43 metres) you can see the nearby and distant surroundings of the city Koper.
Reviewed By asiyahnoemik - Pula, Croatia
In the central square of Koper, Tito Square, are the beautiful Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary. The Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary, built in the 15th century in the Gothic style, was later completed in the Renaissance style. In the 18th century, the interior was enriched in Baroque style. It houses many valuable works of art by Venetian masters, including Vittorio and Benedetto Carpaccio, Antonio Zanchi and others. In its treasury, the cathedral also holds a number of valuables, including a Byzantine ivory chest ( 9th to 12th centuries), a chalice and a large monstrance (card) from the 15th century, bust of St. Nazarias and the antiphonarium of Koper miniaturist Nazari (Nazario da Giustinopoli). On the facade of the cathedral lean the city tower. It was part of a Romanesque fortress that dates from the 15th century to 17th century. Later it has been transformed into a bell tower and today is a striking vantage point offering a magnificent view of the entire Koper Bay and the nearby hinterland.
8. Planet Koper
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 48 reviews
9. Da Ponte Fountain
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4.0 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By pambur - Birmingham, United Kingdom
As you walk into the old town of Koper you are welcomed by this old fountain.It really welcomes you to the town.
10. Piazza Tito
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4.0 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By TravelerTP - Northern Virginia, United States
Koper is a charming town and I enjoyed our time there, wandering the streets and learning a bit about the history. This is the main square and a place where you can capture the ambiance and character of the town. Be sure to take a little time to just sit and enjoy the square.
