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Photo 1 shows another Venetian House. It is far from being as beautiful as the previous one and might have been altered along the years.
Photo 2: not all the windows are Venetian style and several have a modern design.
Photo 3: however, a Venice lion holding an open book (meaning Peace), stands on the front.
I do not know when this house was built but either it has been built more recently or it has been deeply altered. Leave a Comment Directions: north of Tartini's Square
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This red corner house on Tartini Square is a fine example of 15th century Venetian Gothic architecture. The corner Gothic balcony is the most impressive. Between the windows on the second floor there is a stone relief of a standing lion; under which you can read the inscription "Lassa pur dir" (Let them talk). According to tradition, there is a legend attached to the inscription, as follows:
Once upon a time when Piran was a part of great Venetian Republic, and maritime trade between the European countries and the Orient was flourishing and many a rich merchant was strolling in Piran. They were making bargains in the harbour, waiting for the loading of their merchandise, and in the meantime getting acquainted with the native population. One day a native Venetian merchant fell in love with a beautiful native young girl. He used to come to town and bring her precious gifts, and eventually even decided to build her a palace near the harbour, next to the Loggia. He wanted to show to her the strength of his love, and to show the people of Piran his wealth. The envious citizens were chitchatting about the enflamed couple and the resentment spread so violently that they devised a means for their own defence, namely the inscription still preserved on the façade of the palace. Leave a Comment Address: Tartini Square
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The so-called Venetian House (The Venetian House, though there are several Venetian Houses in Piran) stands at 10, Tartiniev Trg. It is the oldest building around the square. It was built in the XVth by a wealthy merchant. It is a fine example of Venetian Gothic style. With its balcony on the angle, it is very elegant.
Photo 1: the Venetian House with St George church in the background.
Photo 2 shows the Venetian House and on the left, in the background a XIXth century house with two women’s head carved on top.
Photo 3 is a close up on the Venetian House alone.
Photo 4 shows better the most significant part of the Venetian House, with its elegant windows. Leave a Comment Directions: north of Tartini's Square
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