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Ancient town Piran lies along the Adriatic coast and is washed by the waters of the Gulf of Piran. This is one of the few seaside resorts located on the 30-kilometer coastline of the Slovenian Adriatic. It is located near the borders with and, has a whole scattering of historical buildings and looks great against the backdrop of turquoise waters and clear skies.

Peculiarities

In the Middle Ages, for a long time being part of the Venetian Republic, Piran preserved much of its cultural and historical heritage. First of all, this is expressed in the architectural appearance of the city, replete with ancient buildings and unique structures. Despite the fact that the total area of ​​​​the city is small, there are many interesting places here, and the stunning views from different points of Piran complement its image with a healthy spirit of romanticism. Hotels, of which there are very few, are distinguished by a high level of service and comfortable rooms. City beaches are rocky and not very suitable for families with small children, but the water in the sea is clean and transparent, and swimming in it is a pleasure. Along the embankment there are numerous restaurants and souvenir shops, where resort guests can appreciate the taste of local cuisine and at the same time buy memorable souvenirs.

general information

The territory of Piran occupies a small area, with a population of just over 4,000 people. Local time lags behind Moscow by 1 hour in summer and 2 in winter. Time zone UTC +1 and UTC +2 in summer. Telephone code (+386) 06. Official website www.piran.si.

A brief excursion into history

The name of modern Pyran comes from the Greek word “pyr”, which means “fire”; in the Roman era it was called Pyranon. For many centuries the city was ruled by Illyrians, Celts, Romans, Byzantines, Slavs and Franks, but it reached its peak during the reign of the Venetian Republic. In 923, Piran signed a trade treaty with Venice, which gave him not only authority and respect from the Mediterranean powers, but also allowed him to receive a number of profitable privileges. It was then that many buildings were built here, which today allow us to call the city Italy in miniature. After 1797, which was marked by the fall of the republic, Piran faced troubled times, accompanied by Austrian rule and the Napoleonic wars. Soon after the beginning of the 20th century, the city became part of the united Kingdom of Serbs and Croats, which later transformed into Yugoslavia, and since 1991 it has become part of independent Slovenia.

Climate

Weather conditions at the resort largely depend on the influence of the Mediterranean climate prevailing on the Adriatic coast. In winter there is almost no frost here, and the thermometer consistently exceeds the positive mark. Precipitation occurs from November to March, and summer is invariably sunny and warm, while sweltering heat is also not typical for these places. You can visit the city at any time of the year, although the peak swimming season lasts from June to September.

How to get there

From the nearest international airport to Piran it takes about 2.5 hours by bus. Just 20 minutes away are and. 7 km from here lies the border with and 23 km from here. There is a small passenger port along the coast.

Transport

The use of any transport within the city limits is prohibited. The streets here are so narrow that you can only navigate them on foot. On the other hand, this allows you to fully experience the indescribable spirit of romanticism hovering over the ancient houses and cobblestone streets of Piran. The car should be left in the parking lot before entering the city territory or at the bus station. Perhaps such strictness causes inconvenience for some, but at the same time they contribute to the preservation of high ecology and leave the historical appearance of the city in its original form.

Attractions and entertainment

One of the main architectural structures of Piran is the Cathedral of St. George, not far from Piazza Giuseppe Tartini, which stands out for its exquisite architectural appearance. The square itself, named after the famous Italian composer and violinist, whose monument rises in its center, is very clearly visible from space, as evidenced by the satellite map of Piran. An important feature of the city is its rather dense buildings, characteristic of many European cities in the Middle Ages. The bright burgundy roofs of the houses almost touch each other, and the stone stairs and cobblestone streets gracefully fit into the urban landscape. Interestingly, the street name signs have names in two languages, Slovenian and Italian, indicating the strong connection between the two countries. You can admire the bright blue surface of the Adriatic Sea, white sailboats in the distance and burgundy roofs of city buildings from the ancient fortress wall, which today plays the role of an observation deck. A great way to have fun for guests and residents of Piran are boat trips along the coast on yachts and boats, as well as excursion routes to nearby towns.

Kitchen

Local restaurants, cafes and snack bars offer a wide selection of dishes to suit every taste, from gourmet seafood and Italian pasta to meat and vegetables. In general, the close proximity of Slovenian and Italian dishes makes the meal more rich and varied. Particular attention should be paid to fruits and olives. Among the wines, “White Malvasia” and red “Refoshk” stand out.

Shopping

In the markets, shops and retail shops of the city, the range of goods is also quite wide, and the prices are pleasantly pleasing with their affordability.

Piran has a reputation as one of the most colorful and romantic cities. It has a special charm, has a developed infrastructure, always delights guests with bright sunshine, and also combines the culture and traditions of two countries, attracting the attention of many travel lovers.

Located on the Istrian peninsula, on the coast of the Gulf of Piran (Adriatic Sea). The Italian atmosphere is felt everywhere, this is confirmed by the names of the streets, restaurants, cafes, even many residents of Piran communicate in Italian.

If you look at a map of the city, Piran resembles a frog.

The city is located 7 km from the Croatian border, 19 southwest of Koper and 23 km from the Italian border. The city is connected by coastal roads with the cities of the Slovenian coast, Italian Trieste and Croatian Istria. The famous Italian composer and violinist Giuseppe Tartini (1692-1770) was born in Piran; The central square, on which a monument to the musician is erected, is named after him.

The name of the city of Piran comes from the Greek word pyr - “fire”. At the very edge of the peninsula jutting out into the sea, back in ancient times, lights were lit that served as beacons for ships heading to the Greek colony of Aegis - the current city of Koper. Throughout its history, Piran has seen Illyrians, Celts, Romans and Goths, Byzantines, Slavs and Franks.

Piran County is officially bilingual, Italian has equal rights with Slovenian.

It has long been assigned the status of an open-air museum city, in which magnificent examples of medieval (mainly Venetian) architecture have been preserved.

Thousands of tourists come here every year to wander along the ancient cobbled streets lined with closely-standing houses, admire the numerous historical monuments and visit the famous oval square, in the center of which stands monument to Giuseppe Tartini— in 1992, the 300th anniversary of the birth of this famous composer, violinist, teacher and music theorist was celebrated.

The town once belonged to the Venetian Republic, and this affected its appearance. The Slovenians themselves call Piran Venice in miniature. Here you will not find modern buildings. The flavor of the Middle Ages still reigns here. Many architectural monuments have been preserved here from antiquity. This is the famous church with a tower with a beautiful panoramic view of the Gulf of Trieste and the entire city.

Here are the remains of the fortress wall, which offers beautiful views of the city and surrounding area and many other magnificent places. Day and night the city does not sleep. Tourists from Portoroža and from other nearby towns they love to sit in its many restaurants and cafes.

Piran has a humid subtropical climate with warm summers and cool, rainy winters. Piran is located at the latitude of Crimea, so it has moderately hot summers from +22 to +30, and fairly mild winters with little snow from 0 to +12. Snow falls very rarely (no more than 3 times a year); winter is characterized by heavy precipitation in the form of rain. In October, during the high season, the sea is already quite cold for swimming, but there are hotels with swimming pools where sea water is heated.

There is a passenger seaport where they sell one-day tours to Venice, which can be purchased at any local travel agency. Early in the morning, a ferry departs from Piran, moored at the red lighthouse (next to it there is a pair of green ones, these are the signs and markers of the city). Four hours of travel - and you are in Venice.

In the evening they return back - although not all of them do. It was precisely because of defector tourists that several years ago the visa-free entry of Russian tourists on the ferry from Slovenia was closed for some time. Now the entry rules change every year - either they require Schengen, then they are satisfied with the Slovenian multiple visa, then they ask for a Russian passport, then they invent something else. All these details must be obtained in advance from the Slovenian consulate.

The Adriatic coast of Slovenia has not yet been seriously considered as an option for a full two-week beach holiday. But in vain! In vain, because the sea here is the cleanest, and the local beaches can easily compete with the lagoons of Croatia.

In addition, local towns are real open-air museums, hotels and service are much better than those of their neighbors (Croatia and Montenegro), plus Trieste and Venice are just a stone’s throw away, which means a beach holiday can be combined with a rich educational program.

In general, Slovenia is full of surprises. Settlements on the Adriatic coast were for a long time partners of the Venetian Republic (during the period of the latter’s power), which was reflected both in the appearance of the cities and in the local language - the Italian language in the same Piran had equal rights with Slovenian, and since Slovenian is close to Russian, large There should be no problems communicating with the local population.

PORTOROZ: THE MOST STYLISH RESORT ON THE COAST

Portoroz leads the list of the most fashionable resorts in Slovenia; it is also called its analogue (note, even the names are similar).

In the photo: hotels on the Portoroz embankment

Along the long embankment, amazingly beautiful hotels have been erected; the local Hotel Palace, which looks like a palace commissioned by Louis XIII, is especially memorable.

In the photo: a hotel with the self-explanatory name Palace

Next to the hotels, as they say, in the best traditions of Monte Carlo, there is a casino; vacationers ply along the embankment either on foot or on electric scooters operating on the Segway principle. In a word, dolce vita as it is. The local beaches, alas, are not sandy, but stone (however, this is always the case in the Adriatic, it’s worth remembering Croatia), and therefore there are special stairs for descending into the water.

The sun loungers are installed on the lawns near the beach cafes (I must say the cafes themselves surprised not only with stylish interiors and an excellent menu, but also with reasonable prices).

From the point of view of historical attractions, Portorož cannot boast of anything; this place is simply an excellent resort area for those who want to enjoy a swim during the day and sip cocktails in excellent bars in the evenings.

But the lack of attractions in Portorož is not a problem, because the neighboring town of Piran, rich in them, is just a stone’s throw away.

PIRAN – THE PEARL OF SLOVENIA

A feeling of aesthetic ecstasy begins to take hold already at the entrance to the city: the road goes around the mountain, and from the top an amazingly beautiful view of the Piran embankment with yachts moored to it, the azure sea and the red roofs of ancient houses opens up.

There are always problems with parking in the city (and it is expensive - 3 euros per hour), so it is best to leave the car in a multi-storey parking lot outside the city and go to the city on foot along the embankment.

In the photo: yachts on the Piran waterfront

Piran has a population of just over 4,000 people, but the city boasts an interesting history. It was never part of the Venetian Republic, but was a partner of Venice.

The fact is that there are salt lakes outside the city, and Piran was the main supplier of salt for the Most Serene Republic. However, the influence of the Venetians is constantly visible here: firstly, bas-reliefs with the famous winged lion (the symbol of Venice) decorate the walls of buildings, and secondly, the very structure of the streets - they are narrow here and it is very easy to get lost between them - reminds of the city of Gandola.

But first of all you will get to the Piran promenade. It is used both as a pier for yachts and as a place for swimming. The water, despite the presence of boats, in the lagoon is blue and absolutely transparent. To enter the water here, as in Portorož, there are iron stairs going down from the pier.

And on the pier near the lighthouse there are many cafes, where you can easily lose track of time while sitting over a glass of wine in wicker chairs.

In the photo: cafe on the Piran waterfront

The town itself seems like a toy. In the center is a perfectly round square named after Giuseppe Tartini. Tartini is an Italian composer and violinist, a native of Piran, his statue rises in the center of the square, and higher on the hill, if you raise your head, you can see the second symbol of Piran - the statue of an angel crowning the dome of St. George's Cathedral.

In the photo: monument to Giuseppe Tartini in Piran

There is an interesting explanation for the fact that Tartini Square has such a regular shape. In past centuries, this place was not a square at all, but a backwater where ships docked. Then, since the water in the closed lagoon did not circulate and, as a result, rancid, the city “closed the lagoon” with slabs and a square was created.

The lagoon in those days was enclosed by a fortress wall, but after the harbor was transformed into a square, the need for it disappeared, arches were cut into the wall and apartments were built (as you understand, in ancient times serfs built strong, and therefore wide, so squares enough for apartments). It's funny, but many Pirans still live in the wall.

The streets are connected to each other by a system of passages, which makes them resemble a circulatory system. At first, there is a high chance of getting lost: since the streets are thin and merge into one another, you can take a couple of wrong turns and end up at the starting point of the walk.

In the photo: Giuseppe Tartini Square in Piran

But this is not scary, because the city is tiny, and all the roads here inevitably lead either to Piazza Giuseppe Tartini or to the embankment, so even people with incurable topographical criticism will have to try hard to get lost in Piran.

To fully enjoy the beauty of Piran, overcome laziness and temptation to stay in one of the coastal cafes and climb the hill to St. George's Cathedral. From here you have an excellent view of Tartini Square and the Adriatic, and, by the way, if you look closely, you will notice the faded outlines of a big city on the horizon - that’s it, the beautiful Venice.

In the photo: Piazza Giuseppe Tartini from a bird's eye view

But to see Trieste, you don’t need to look closely, it is on your right hand. The coast on the left belongs to Croatia.

In the photo: tower and lighthouse in the city of Piran

Up the steps you can reach the ancient castle, which is located on a hill above the city, and if you decide to go down, you will find yourself on the street of artists: local galleries sell paintings, mainly seascapes.

In the photo: a street with galleries in Piran

Of course, you can find a lot of nonsense in the shops, but if you want, you can also find very interesting works by local artists. And finally, about what is worth trying in the restaurants of Piran and Portorož. As you might guess, all kinds of seafood are held in high esteem in the coastal towns of Slovenia. Sardines are inexpensive but incredibly tasty; they are served here grilled, salted, and deep-fried. In addition to sardines, restaurants serve all the “classics of the Adriatic”: sea bream, sea bass, and so on.

Another local specialty that is worthy of attention is the various versions of squid. Fried rings, boiled (as part of salads) and baked squid with sheep cheese inside. However, when ordering a dish, remember that the portions here are gigantic, so one plate may well be enough for two, or even three.

In the photo: Malvasia wine and Slovenian mineral water

Regarding wine. Malvasia is widespread in Slovenia; it differs from its Croatian counterpart in its more refined taste, which is understandable: due to its close proximity to Italy, Slovenia has winemaking traditions at a higher level than in other Slavic countries.

Other noteworthy delicacies: local natural apple juice, exactly the same as our grandmothers made, and yellow bread.

Yulia Malkova- Yulia Malkova - founder of the website project. In the past, he was the editor-in-chief of the elle.ru Internet project and the editor-in-chief of the cosmo.ru website. I talk about travel for my own pleasure and the pleasure of my readers. If you are a representative of hotels or a tourism office, but we do not know each other, you can contact me by email: [email protected]

Piran is a picturesque town with narrow, ancient streets and medieval buildings. It captivates tourists at first sight and provides an opportunity to get acquainted with the most interesting sights and historical monuments. At first, the city seems like a toy - the walls of the local buildings are decorated with bas-reliefs of the famous Venetian winged lion, and you can easily get lost among the winding streets. This, probably, lies the unsurpassed charm of Piran - one of the most photogenic resorts in Slovenia.

During the entire period of their stay here, travelers will have the feeling that they are in an unusual open-air museum or inside a colorful postcard with fabulous landscapes and historical monuments.

• The city itself is small in size and is formally divided into two levels - the lower, located at the edge of the sea, and the upper, located on a slight hill. In cultural and educational terms, the Old Town area is of greater interest to tourists. By the way, this part of the resort is exclusively pedestrian and entry by car is strictly prohibited. You can move around the old city by bicycle or using your own feet.

Before setting out to explore the central part of the city, tourists should climb the fortress wall , practically encircling the oldest part of Piran. The construction of the defensive wall began in the 7th century and reached its final stage only in the 16th century, when the structure was ready to protect almost the entire peninsula from invaders. The wall included eight defensive towers and seven city gates. Several years ago the towers and connecting paths of the wall were restored. And now just for 2 euros You can admire the unique view from above.

Entrance to the wall is through a turnstile that opens when a coin is inserted. And this is only the beginning of a difficult path to the top of the structure. However, as soon as the steep stairs and narrow passages are overcome, travelers will understand that all the hardships were not in vain. From the wall you will be able to admire not only the mesmerizing view of Piran, but also see Venice.

The next corner of Piran that deserves attention from tourists is the central city Tartini Square (Tartinijev trg), around which the entire life of the resort revolves. The square received its name in honor of the most famous native of Piran - violinist and composer Giuseppe Tartini. He was born in a house located on the east side of the square. Now there is an exhibition dedicated to the life and work of the outstanding musician. The most significant exhibits are sheet music, a violin, a portrait and the death mask of the violinist. The square is also decorated with a monument to the great Tartini, with the city hall building behind him. Plus, for fourteen years in a row, the city has been hosting a classical music festival named after the famous composer.

As for the square itself, many years ago there was a harbor for fishing boats in its place. But the townspeople were tired of the dirt, unsanitary conditions and the smell emitted by stagnant water. As a result, it was decided to fill up the harbor and build a large square in this place, which became the decoration of Piran.

There are practically no modern buildings in the city. All the architecture here dates back to the early and late Middle Ages. Thus, almost every house along the perimeter of the main city square can be considered an architectural monument. For example, in red house under the name “Venetian”, curious tourists are taken as part of organized excursion groups. This striking building has its own legend, according to which the house was given to a beautiful local girl by a wealthy Venetian merchant. To avoid gossip from the townspeople, the lover decorated the façade of the building with the inscription “Lasa Pur Dir,” which translated means something like “Let them talk.”

Piran has many monasteries and churches. Some of them do not look like places associated with God at all. What cannot be said about the tallest building in the city - bell tower of St. George's Cathedral , who is the patron saint of Piran. The church complex itself, consisting of a baptistery, a bell tower and a church, is located on a hill not far from Tartini Square. Its exact date of construction is unknown. What is known is that the original bell tower and the baptismal tower were destroyed, and new ones were erected in 1608 by the architect Giacomo di Nodari, following the example of the Venetian bell tower of the Cathedral of St. Marcus. It is in this guise that the complex appears to travelers to this day.

Inside the church you can admire the works of Angelo de Costera. If you wish, you can climb the wooden stairs to the top of the bell tower. Such pleasure is worth a symbolic fee of one euro.

Another house of God is hidden on a narrow street in Piran in a completely inconspicuous house. It's small Church of Our Lady of the Snows , erected in 1404. The frescoes decorating the walls of this temple date back to the second half of the seventeenth century, and on both sides of the arch there are ancient paintings - “The Crucifixion” from 1460 and “The Ascension of the Virgin Mary” from 1500. Initially, the church was a small private chapel, but now it is open to everyone.

If you have free time, you can also take a walk to the side 1 May Square , once the main city square. Its decoration is a stone cistern, built to collect water in 1775 after a drought. Liquid was collected into this container from adjacent roofs using gutters. The steps of the cistern are decorated with two sculptures of Justice and Law. Data on the board of one of them informs about the date, reason for the construction of the stone catchment and the names of all citizens who made a financial contribution. The shield of the second statue is decorated with the coats of arms of two influential families, Bemba and Marcello, as well as the coat of arms of the city of Piran itself.

While exploring the square, travelers can look into the resort's oldest church located here. Church of St. Stephen was built in the XIII-XIV centuries and served as the seat of the Order of the Brotherhood of the Last Hour. Now, looking inside the church, you can admire the paintings of Matej Palma and Jacob, and also consider the statues of Saints Stephen and Lawrence.

Since the 13th century, the Istrian peninsula has been part of the Venetian Republic. When at the end of the 18th century Napoleon took and abolished the Venetian Republic, Istria, passing first to France, then to Italy, then to Austria and back, ended up after the Second World War in the free territory of Trieste, then part of the territory where Piran is located went to Yugoslavia, and after its collapse she ended up in Slovenia. After the war, in 10 years, 27 thousand Italians moved from Yugoslavia to Italy (has anyone heard of Italian refugee camps?), and although Italian is today the second official language in this part of Slovenia, Italians make up a very small percentage of the city's population. However, the architecture of the city is still Italian. If you don't sign the photos, you might sometimes think they were taken in Venice.

Local residents religiously save parking spaces for themselves. Quite fair, by the way, since Piran is one of the most visited places in Slovenia, in the summer there is an insane number of tourists, and if cars are allowed into the city, you will just have to fly by air. Therefore, parking for city guests is located right on the horns of a nearby hill, from which you walk along the sea. The sea here is not just an ordinary one, but the Adriatic, and the shore in Piran has all the characteristic features of an Italian city on the Adriatic coast: a marina, fish restaurants and an indecently large number of tourists.

The atmosphere in the blocks a little away from the embankment is also typically Italian: narrow streets, shabby facades of houses, laundry hanging under the windows. The town has a population of only 4 thousand people; the number of tourists in the high season probably exceeds the number of local residents in one day. The language is heard as Slovenian, but in some places it’s not even Italian that slips through, but some local dialect in the middle.

The local churches look quite Italian.

Signs of victorious socialism are still visible. You can hardly see this in Italy:

Palazzo Gabrieli, now home to the Maritime Museum. We'll go there a little later. The second photo is the same one, on the other side of the marina.

I don’t even know what’s here, just a nice little house on the corner of Lenin Street.

The city center is Tartini Square. It is named after the native of Piran, composer and violinist Giuseppe Tartini. Until the mid-19th century, the area was an inland water space where part of the marina was located. Then the water was diverted to the side, the place was covered with earth and turned into a square. A bell tower, very reminiscent of the Venetian one, is located in almost every neighboring town on the Istrian peninsula.

The Tartini monument was erected on the square at the end of the 19th century. In general, if not for the fact that he was born and lived in Piran, we would hardly know anything about him, but since other celebrities did not live in the city, he is honored and respected here, and he is considered the most famous and respected resident of the city.

A very characteristic Venetian house was built by a wealthy Venetian merchant for a certain local lover of his. Their romance became a reason for gossip among local gossips, as a result of which the loving horseman ordered to leave the inscription lasa pur dir, that is, “let them talk”, on the coat of arms between the windows (this inscription is unlikely to have anything to do with the show of the same name for stupid housewives of Andrei Malakhov).

City Hall on the square. The Lion of St. Mark is repeatedly found in the city and is also a sign of belonging to the Venetian Republic. The two-color flag is the flag of the city, while the flag of Slovenia also has a white stripe on top.

I don’t even know what to say here. Almost like Lenin Street.

St. George is probably the city's patron saint because, like the Venetian lion, he appears in the most unexpected places. In particular, the cathedral with a bell tower above the square also bears his name.

Church, I think, of St. Peter, in the square:

Church of St. Francis, the holy water bowl (or whatever else they keep there) is made from a sea shell.

Let's rise higher, where the remains of the fortress wall are located. In the Middle Ages, it cut off the cape on which the city is located from sea to sea. From here you can see that the city is located on a tiny piece of land. Today only a small part of this wall remains. St. George's Cathedral with bell tower:

Actually, a town. The cathedral is on the right, the turret in the foreground is the Church of St. Francis, a large three-story building is the municipality, in front of it is Tartini Square. Hussars, keep quiet: it’s not the horizon that’s blocked, it’s the planet that’s crooked!

The wall I stand on. There is a balcony along the wall, which you can walk on without fear of falling, because it is blocked off.

From there, the roofs below, close-up:

We go down to the bell tower of the cathedral. The bell tower of St. Mark's in Venice famously fell, killing a cat. The bell tower of St. George in Piran did not kill cats; it has been standing since the beginning of the 17th century.

Views from above. At the top, on the hill, you can see the wall on which I stood half an hour ago.

There, a little further north. There are several other cities on the peninsula: Koper, Izola, Portorož, some of them can be seen in the distance. Piran is at the very end of the peninsula.

Tartini Square, or as it is called in Slovenian “Tartiniev Trg” (they have words without vowels), has the most spectacular view from the bell tower. In addition, from here you can see how it could have been part of the body of water until the mid-19th century.

Almost Manhattan.

Cathedral, below:

And these are the bells. They beat very loudly right under my ear, I almost went deaf. Made in Lithuania.

Let's say goodbye to the bell tower and go back to the square.

At the maritime museum. The lower floor is dedicated to archaeological finds in the area of ​​the city. Transparent floor with thick glass, on which you need to walk in special size 49 slippers (issued at the entrance to the hall). There are amphorae under the floor. They were probably picked up by Silvio Berlusconi from the bottom of the sea and presented as a gift to the city.

On the top floor there are ship models and paintings of nautical themes. During the Venetian Republic, the main maritime export from the city was salt.

Well, very funny horses. Probably the bows of ships. Part of me in the mirror as a bonus.

We go deeper into the urban jungle. balconies hang directly above the medieval fortress wall. It is also the wall of rooms in apartments.

In those ancient times, when Tartiniev Trg was not yet a trg, but was flooded with water, this square was the main square of the city. Now it bears the fighting name of May Day (after all, Yugoslavia has not yet died).

May Day does not want to be associated with a purely Italian atmosphere.

In the center of the square there is a fresh water tank (seen in the photo above), from where local residents collected water. Wingless cupids with donut holes in their hands were placed against the drainpipes in such a way that through the holes rainwater was drained into the cistern.

"Dolphin Gate" of the 15th century in the depths of the medieval quarter. Nearby there was a tiny, meter by meter in size, Jewish quarter.

We move through the urban jungle to the exit to the fresh Adriatic air.

And we go out to the place where the lighthouse is located. Now there is a church on the site of the ancient lighthouse, the modern lighthouse is a little to the side. Piran, called "Pirano" in Italian, gets its name from the Greek word "pir" (fire), since since the times of the ancient Greeks a lighthouse torch has burned at this place, guiding ships to the neighboring port of Aegis, today's city of Koper.

Mermaid without a tail, right there.

View of the southern coast of the city. Fish restaurants are located along this coast. Fishy smells float unobtrusively in the air. Somewhere there, in the far right upper corner, there is parking for city guests. Local residents can enter using special cards.

This is how they lived...

Tourist breakfast. Fish fillet costs about twenty euros.

Fun bus leaving the city:

This is where the fairy tale ends.