Top Things to do in Slovenian Istria
Top 10 Churches & Cathedrals in Slovenian Istria, Slovenian Littoral Region
Discover the best top things to do in Slovenian Istria, Slovenia including Church of the Holy Maurus, St. Anne's Friary, Church of St. Bernardine, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Koper Cathedral and Bell Tower, Cerkev Marije Snezne, Parish Church of the Sacred Heart, The Rotunda of St John the Baptist, Cerkev sv. Marije Alietske - Izola, Krstilnica sv.Janeza Krstnika.
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1. Church of the Holy Maurus
2. St. Anne's Friary
3. Church of St. Bernardine
4. Church of St. Francis of Assisi
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By peetajohn - Norton, United Kingdom
The church is on the hill overlooking the town and its location is superb.It dominates the town (alongside the adjacent tower) and there are lovely views over the town. Inside the church there is, as you would expect, plenty of statues and paintings and altars. It is also nicely maintained. The outside of the church is not very exciting, as the tourist photos show - it is the inside and its viewpoint that particularly make it worth a visit.
5. Koper Cathedral and Bell Tower
Overall Ratings
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.
6. Cerkev Marije Snezne
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By DianeVOC - Silver Spring, United States
The 1274 Church of Our Lady of Health in Piran, Slovenia. This early church was originally dedicated to Saint Clement, Patron Saint of Sailors, but during the Black Plague Epidemic of 1632 it was rededicated to the Madonna. This tiny single nave church is being renovated, so all furnishings and art have been removed. The current 40' neo-Gothic bell tower dates from the 19th century, while much of the facade was updated in 1506. The church, the nearby lighthouse, and the roundel served both the military defensive and religious needs of Piran, sheltering citizens during pirate raids. The church may have tbe single most beautiful spot in all of Piran. Don't miss it.
