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 by novsco61
The slope with its church complex was strengthened with flying buttresses, built gradually from the mid-17th to the early 19th centuries. The Baroque hall church began to be built after 1595 in the place of the older Gothic church hallowed in 1344. The church was completed and rehallowed in 1637.
From 1990, the Church of St. George has been subjected to a thorough restoration and presentation by the Regional Institute for the Conservation of Natural and Cultural Heritage Piran in cooperation with the Restoration Center of the Republic of Slovenia and the Parish Office of St. George in Piran. Leave a Comment
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For the very best views of the picturesque town of Piran, you must climb the steep steps to the top of the spire of the Church of St George.
The view over Tartini Square from the town walls at the foot of the church is good, but the view from the top is even more breathtaking!
An elderly lady collects a small entrance fee at the front door of the church.
Once you climb to the top (a steep climb), you'll be rewarded with amazing views over Tartini Square and out over the blue Adriatic Sea.
Be aware that the bells chime every 15 minutes and if you're up at the top when they do so it is VERY loud! Leave a Comment Directions: On the hill overlooking Tartini Square - you can't miss it!
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Towering over the north end of the city is the Church of St. George, built around the 12th century but the current appearance dates to 1637. If it's open when you stop by, take a look inside at the magnificent white and gold organ, the frescoes on the ceiling and the statue of St. George slaying the dragon.
I didn't see the church museum but we would have been too early to visit as we were there before it opened, it should be open from 11 am- 5pm with a small admission fee. My guide book said it was worth a look, filled with church treasures. The belfry, modeled on the Campanile in St. Mark's Square in Venice, was also not open yet, from 11am-5 pm you should be able to climb up for a view over the city for a small admission fee. Leave a Comment Directions: Head from the tip of the peninsula east, you should be able to see it from there
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 Campanile and church St George by himalia11Leave a Comment
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 sv. Jurija campanile and
baptistry by hundwalder
The Gothic architecture of all but the roof of the campanile suggests that it was built about 700 years ago, but in fact it is only 400 years old. The roof definately says early Baroque. This campanile is said to be a copy of the much older San Marco basilica campanile in Venezia. If you look at the San Marco photo in my Venice page, you will notice major differences in the architecture of the two. I accidentally cropped off most of winged angel atop the roof. Forgive me. At any rate this campanile rises high above anything else in Piran. Leave a Comment Directions: The route winds, twists, and climbs. After all Piran is an ancient medieval town. No problem; follow the signs to sv. Jurija.
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Beautiful church with a ,,campanile`` which looks like San Marco in Venice.The church is well restaurated and very beautiful and worth a visit.
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 Piran of Slovenija by hundwalder
Thousands of wealthy Californians ( in U.S. ) have no understanding of the technology perfected by Slovenes 500 years ago. Their 10 million euro hillside mansions are constantly being destroyed by mudslides, and promptly being replaced free of charge by the sucker American taxpayer ( me ). And then they sit around and boast about how technologically advanced the U.S. is in comparison to the rest of the planet.
As you can probably tell, the grounds of the church provide excellent panoramic views of the city and of all of the short but scenic Slovenijan coast. Most of the short Slovene coast is steep, rugged, and spectacular to the view, although there are definately better beaches for frolicking in the water.
Enjoy Piran; there are few places in the world like it. Leave a Comment Address: Cape ModannaDirections: No need for directions. You will encounter this spot during your hike around the edge of the peninsula. No need to concern yourself with the cost of taxi or a tourguide.
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Above the compact town centre reigns the St. George Cathedral, which gives the city its special character. It is composed of three distinct constructions laid out in a row. From east to west they are: the church, the belltower and the baptistery.
The Cathedral was probably built in the 12th Century, but no exact data in regard exists. The handsome seventeenth century bell tower was designed by Giacomo di Nodari, a Capodistria artist. It rises sharply between the rounded apse of the church and the baptistery. On the top is the twirling angel of St. Michael, which locals use to predict the weather, according to which way it points.
It was blatantly copied from the St. Mark’s campanile in Venice. There is an interesting fact, however, this imitation is older(!!) than the original, which collapsed unexpectedly in 1902, and was rebuilt just 10 years later.
Enter the tower and climb the wooden stairs to the top for an extraordinary view of the City and the Bay of Trieste.
Visiting of the museum beside the Campanile makes it possible to get into the church which is nearly always closed, though it has a fine interior with altars and picture canvases from the Venetian school, a wooden sculpture of St. George Killing the Dragon and St Nicholas, the patron of sailors.
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