Doing more in Piran, Slovenia
Piran is a beautiful old town on a narrow peninsula on the coast of Slovenia. The name comes from the word Piros - meaning fire - and dates back to when the lighthouse was lit by a fire. The buildings are Venetian gothic which makes it very picturesque.
At a Glance
- Getting there:
- It is an easy drive from Trieste airport (80km), Ljubljana airport (143km) and only 190km from Venice airport.
- Local currency:
- €
- Time Difference from UK:
- + 1 hr
- Internet access:
- Yes - WIFI
Piran
The Tartinijev Trg is the old square in the centre which is surrounded by bars and restaurants, as well as the town hall and courthouse and the tourist office. Up until 1864 it was the harbour however it was paved over with marble. In the centre of it there is a statue of Giuseppe Tartini (hence the name of the square).
From the square you can see the old city walls which were built to protect the town from the Turks. You can climb up to these for some great views of Piran and the Adriatic sea. From the square (and the walls) you can also see the church of St George - a renaissance and baroque church.
There is also an aquarium, a Maritime museum and a museum of Underwater activities.
Accommodation in Piran
Hotel Piran
The Hotel Piran is a lovely old 3 star hotel on the seafront of Piran. The rooms have been refurbished but the outside of the building is a listed building (like most of Piran). Read MoreFrom £366.00
Location of Piran
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Tourist Information
Whatever resort you travel to, there will be a range of things to do in resort - we list some of the general resort related bits here - look under activities for the specific activities or under Events for any resort related events.
Some info, that does not fit in those categories, will be found here.
Ljubljana City VisitLjubljana is the capital city of Slovenia and is a beautiful city with a castle on the hill and a river Ljubljanica - also called the river of 7 names- which flows through the centre .
Secovlje SaltpansJust outside Portoroz are the Secovlje Saltpans. There is a museum in the abandoned part with an exhibition of saltmakers tools. The area is also home to over 200 different bird species.
Photos of Piran
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Piran
Piran
Tartinijev Trg(town square)
Tartinijev Trg
Piran seen from the castle
Short Breaks in Piran
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