Piran is a town in southwestern Slovenia on the Gulf of Piran on the Adriatic Sea. It is one of the three major towns of Slovenian Istria. The town is known for its medieval architecture, with narrow streets and compact houses. Piran is the administrative seat of the Municipality of Piran and one of Slovenia's major tourist attractions.
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Izola is an old town in southwestern Slovenia on the Adriatic coast of the Istrian peninsula. It is the seat of the Municipality of Izola. Its name originates from Italian Isola, which means 'island'.
Learn moreThe Walls of Piran are the city walls of Piran, a coastal town on the Adriatic Sea in southwestern Slovenia. Significant parts of the fortification walls remain well-preserved.
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Meet your professional skipper in Umag near Poreč and set off on a private boat tour along the Istrian coast! A boat tour along the Istrian coast is one of the best ways to discover Northern Croatia! Set off with a professional, multilingual local s...
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The Slovene Riviera is the coastline of Slovenia, located on the Gulf of Trieste, by the Adriatic Sea. It is part of the Istrian peninsula and is 46.6 km long. The region comprises the towns of Koper and Piran with Portorož, and the municipality of Izola. It is a seaside tourist destination, with a vibrant multiethnic Slovenian and Italian heritage.
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Come and bike along the historic Parenzana Biking trail from Koper all to way to the spectacular town of Portoroz. Parenzana is an old narrow-gauge railway between Trieste, Italy and Poreč, Croatia, since been converted into a recreat...
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Koper is the fifth largest city in Slovenia. Located in the Istrian region in the southwestern part of the country, approximately five kilometres south of the border with Italy and 20 kilometres from Trieste, Koper is the largest coastal city in the country.
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Ankaran is a town in the Municipality of Ankaran, located near the border with Italy, in the Littoral region of Slovenia. It is less than 5 km from the Italian town of Muggia near Trieste, about 2.5 km from the Italian-Slovenian border, 6.5 km from Koper, and 33 km from the nearest Croatian town, Buje.
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Explore the marine surroundings of Umag with a private speedboat. Swim in best lagoons, discover underwater reefs, their wildlife and experience dolphinwatching in dolphin protected territory.
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Cerej is a settlement next to Hrvatini in the City Municipality of Koper in the Littoral region of Slovenia, right on the border with Italy.
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Miramare Castle is a 19th-century castle direct on the Gulf of Trieste between Barcola and Grignano near Trieste, northeastern Italy.
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Meet your professional, multilingual skipper in Umag, not far from Poreč, and set off to observe the dolphins that call the Adriatic home! Dolphin watching from Umag is an ideal way to discover the local wildlife of the Istrian peninsula. To make th...
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The Rilke trail is a tourist trail, providing a scenic view of the Gulf of Trieste. It is named after the poet Rainer Maria Rilke. It connects the villages of Duino and Sistiana, both in the municipality of Duino-Aurisina.
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Dornberk is a village in western Slovenia in the Municipality of Nova Gorica. It is located in the Vipava Valley within the Gorizia region of the Slovenian Littoral.
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Discover the magic of Trieste, a city that beautifully matches history, culture, and natural allure. Stroll along the antique Canal Grande, ascend to Castello di San Giusto for astonishing views, and soak in the wonder of Piazza Unità d'Italia, Europe's sprawling seafront square. Jump into a cultural whirlpool at the Civic Museum of Oriental Art and the Revoltella Museum or descend into the literary depths at the James Joyce Statue. Seek peace at the Miramare Castle and the Victory Lighthouse, and witness religious diversity at the San Giusto Cathedral, Sant'Antonio Taumaturgo Church, Serbian Orthodox Temple, and Synagogue. Ignite the curiosity at the Science Center Immaginario Scientifico, and let the Trieste Sea Museum's wonders take you away.
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Solkan is a settlement in the Municipality of Nova Gorica in the Gorizia region of western Slovenia, at the border with Italy. Although it forms a single urban area with the city of Nova Gorica today, it has maintained the status of a separate urban settlement due to its history and the strong local identity of its residents.
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