Location: Piran
Top Things to do in Piran
Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Piran, Slovenian Littoral Region
Piran (Slovene pronunciation: [piˈɾáːn] ( listen); Italian: Pirano [piˈraːno]) is a town in southwestern Slovenia on the Gulf of Piran on the Adriatic Sea. It is one of the three major towns of Slovenian Istria. The town has much medieval architecture, with narrow streets and compact houses. Piran is the administrative centre of the local area and one of Slovenia's major tourist attractions. Until the mid-20th century, Italian was the dominant language, but was replaced by Slovene as demographics shifted.
Restaurants in Piran
1. Piran Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 317 reviews
Walking tour around medieval town of Piran, where you will be amazed by Venetian influence in architecture, history, people's kindness, great local wines and typical food of this region which are all included in our tours. Join us!
2. Magical World of Shells Museum
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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!
3. Nika's Tiny House
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
Ever since the local artist Nika Domnik first opened this shop in 2015, thousands of little houses were bought by tourists and taken all around the world. Nika's tiny house is known for hand crafted products made from driftwood and creative workshops for youth, making her one of the most exciting and recognizable artists in Piran. Her attelier is a minute away from Tartini squre.
Reviewed By Lemuur - Bratislava, Slovakia
This place is so much more than just some regular souvenir shop. In Nika’s atelier you can see whole process how all these tiny beautiful houses and other souvenirs are made. Nika is very friendly, and we had very nice chat with her. You can spend a lot of time here, since every piece is unique and very precise piece of hand made artwork made of driftwood. You just gotta se them all and you will want to buy them all too! :) If you fell in love with Piran, and want to bring a piece of it back home with you, visiting Nika’s atelier is a must! Just one look at these tiny houses will immediately bring you back to the magical streets of this beautiful city :))
4. Creative Ways
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
First outdoor escape adventure with a splash of augmented reality! This original adventure game through the city streets is designed to be played by a team of 2-5 players. It involves numerous brain teasers and challenges - to get to the finish, you have to discover all the hidden clues, decipher codes, solve original riddles and bring to life 3D augmented reality characters. Perfect for families, tourists, bigger groups, celebrations and team building. You can play the game in night version too. Book your game now or get a gift card!
5. Church of St. George
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Mediadom Pyrhani
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
When planning your visit to Piran, you are invited to all the experiences offered by the Mediadom Pyrhani. It is a newly opened cultural centre and a multimedia museum in which the latest technology introduces the history and cultural development of the town. Also the future connects many paths leading to Piran to meet in the Mediadom Pyrhani, where you are invited to take a ride on our time machine taking you through 20 centuries, from the antique times to today’s Piran. In the all-purpose hall, suitable not only for lectures, but also for film shows or concerts, there is room for 50 visitors, who are by the help of modern technology capable of experiencing highly educational and cultural contents.
Reviewed By ingalills2018 - Oslo, Norway
Thank you so much for a great visit to your museum. It always feels good to learn more about the place you visit, and Piran is really a historical pearl reflecting European history ages back. Well presented in the Mediadom Pyrhani. Recommended to all visitors of Piran.
9. Benecanka Casa Veneziana Pirano
10. Port Piran
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4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By DianeVOC - Silver Spring, United States
This small working Adriatic harbor features pleasure and working boats, benches, tiny lighthouse type lighting devices at the entrance, and a walled and sidewalked promenade along the long area of docks. This is one of a number of wonderful resting spots in Piran to watch dawn, dusk, and weather and lighting changes over the Adriatic. Others include the Adriatic front and back sudes of Our Lady of Health Church and the walking area along St Grorge's Church,which looks DC own kn yhe city as nd coast. This free, safe, and open-to-all without fees Harbor area is near Tartini Square and frequented by sailors, tourists, locals,and photographers. Don't miss it or the coastal walk ftom this Harbor to and around Our Lsdy of Health.
