Piran

A resort town, Piran, is located in Slovenian Istria. Its coast is washed by the Gulf of Piran on the Adriatic Sea. From the 13th to the 18th century, it was the part of Venice, and it left a mark on the town's architecture. The historical part can be a material to study Medieval Venician architecture. The town's main square was named after the Italian composer Giuseppe Tartini, who was born here in the 17th century. A monument to Tartini was erected in the square. Another well-known tourist attraction of the town is St. George's Parish Church. Its bell tower is a replica of St Mark's Basilica in Venice. On a sunny day, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the sea, white yachts, and coasts of neighboring Italy and Croatia. In Piran, you can relax on one of the small pebble beaches.