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A lovely medieval city with a fascinating history!
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growing in shopping centers
In a nutshell
The mixture of great history and new age
solopes Says: The only preserved Gothic loggia in Slovenia is located facing the Praetor's palace, in the main square. It was built in 1462, with a second storey added in 1698. It houses a cafe, and a gallery in the first floor.
solopes Says: Once part of a Roman fortification this tower was transformed to be used for liturgical purposes in the 15Th century. If you risk to climb its 204 steps, you will have a nice view, 43 meters high, wit the tower reaching 54 meters at all.
solopes Says: The most outstanding building in Koper is a palace from the 13Th century, with a Venetian look but mixing late Gothic and Renaissance styles. The cogged top is an addition from the 17Th century.Nowadays it houses the tourist information center, and it is free to visit, even...
Maurizioago Says: The Belgramoni-Tacco Palace dating from the early 17th century houses the Regional Museum of Koper.Inside you can see an archaeological collection with things found in Istria, moreover there are wooden statues, paintings and various furniture.This palace has a nice garden...
spidermiss Says: I signed up with the ship to do a walking tour of Koper called 'Koper Impressions'. A local guide came to meet us at the port and we all made our way to Koper Old Town. We began learning about the history of Koper and Slovenia. Secondly, we made our way to the main sqaure...
spidermiss Says: Koper's biggest fountain was reproduced after the Rialto Bridge in Venice in 1666. It was commissioned by Lorenzo da Ponte, a Podesta, and there are notable sculptures on the fountain relating to the city's history and mythology.The fountain served spring water for the...
The Catherdral Church of Mary's Assumption
spidermiss Says: This Gothic and Renaissance style cathedral is housed at the location of a former Roman Basilica and goes back since the 1100s. The cathedral has a number of notable treasures: The 'Madonna with Chilo on the Throne and Saints' painting at the alter; the stone Sarcophagus of...
spidermiss Says: You can climb up 204 steps to the top for great views of the old town down below and the surrounding coastline. The Bell Tower is 54 m wide and was originally part of the Roman fortifications from the 15th to the 17th Century and was used for religious purposes. It cost me 3...
spidermiss Says: Praetorian Palace was the administration centre for the Podesta, the Grand Council, captains and other important administrative personnel over the centuries. Today it is the offices for the Municipal Council and also the city's tourist information centre. It's worth having a...
spidermiss Says: This Gothic Koper loggia is situated on Kotor's main square and opposite Praetorian Palace. This dates back to the 15th Century and was decorated with heraldic features including the coat of arms and seats for townsment and noblemen. Nowadays it houses a gallery and a cafe...
spidermiss Says: This cultural and historical museum was opened in 1911 which covers Koper and the Istrian regions. It is housed in the Belgramoni-Tocco Palace. The museum presents an archaelogical snd a fine arts collections along with other relevant exhibitions that shapes the history of...
JLBG Says: The city market of Koper is set in a low building that opens on the large parking lot staying at the entrance of the city. The fish market is especially knowledgeable. Besides the usual fishes and seafood found in other Istrian markets, this is the only one where I found rak...
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3 Reviews and 16 Opinions This 3* hotel is located about half way between the train station and the Old Town and is part of a...
Gostilna pri Skorjevih.: A simple restaurant inside an old palace.
Maurizioago Says: This restaurant is located inside the 15th century Almerigogna Palace. It has a small dining room with simple wooden furniture.Here you can have dishes as pasta (noodles) served with various toppings, gnocchi (dumplings with potatoes and flour). Fish and seafood. On their...
solopes Says: It is a good solution for the next visit - a cruise. You just have to check the Mediterranean lines to choose a program that crosses the Adriatic. I think that for me it will mean a second (at least) visit to most places, but it is a different approach, and Fernanda never...
Redang Says: Some road distances to Poreè from:- Ljubljana (Slovenia): 106 kms.- Rome (Italy): 709 kms.- Riga (Latvia): 1.880 kms.- Madrid (Spain): 2.002 kms.Checking the website, you’ll find more road distances together with the driving times and the best routes.
JLBG Says: I seldom buy ice creams but I found that especially in Koper, the shops that sell ice creams are strongly mouthwatering for ice cream lovers! Look at this one! If I had not restrained myself, I might have taken dozens of such photos but one is enough!
Maurizioago Says: On Kidriceva ulica at n. 33 you can see a block of Medieval houses with protruding upper storeys (so called houses "a gheffo").It seems they are not inhabited. Surely they are in need of some restoration.
Maurizioago Says: Titov trg is the main square in Koper. It is bordered by several buildings. Here you can visit the Cathedral of the Assumption. It was rebuilt in the XVIII century and is dedicated to Saint Nazarius; Koper's patron saint. Beside the church there is the a belltower that was...
Maurizioago Says: This square takes its name from Vittore Carpaccio (1460-1525); a famous painter. Here you can see the house where he was born. Probably his son Benedetto lived there. On this square there is also a column built in the1571 to commemorate the battle of Lepanto and a salt...
Maurizioago Says: This square was named after the famous poet France Presernov. It is located at the southern end of the old town. Here you can see the Da Ponte fountain; built in the 1666. It supplied the town with drinkable water for several centuries. At one end of the square there is the...
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I didn't plan to visit this town, but because I couldn't find accommodation in Piran, I came here. It's about 15 kms. north of that town, and I was happy to be there, there are some interesting...
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