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ISTRIA
SLOVENIA
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Slovenian
Istria
A place where you start to write
the
story
of your own
experience
.
First-hand experience and photo-
graphs tell the story of Slovenian
Istria better than words. The eye
glistens with excitement, the soul
yearns to travel. Travelling to this
part of the world is possible by road,
by rail, by sea and by air. Slovenian
Istria is located on the meeting point
of the
Karst edge
to the east, the
Adriatic Sea
to the west and the
Bay of St. Bartholomew to the north.
It borders on two neighbouring coun-
tries: Italy and Croatia, and is home to
people of different nationalities.
The stories of Slovenian Istria stretch
a long way back to
the times of
the Roman Empire
and further.
The remains of the Roman Empire
can be found in the hamlets in the
hinterland of Koper, Izola and Piran,
coastal towns bearing remains of
the times long gone. The ancient
atmosphere can be felt in cobbled
streets, squares, churches, houses
and in the vibrations of everyday life.
Istrian people tell the story of their
homeland. They live in harmony with
the soil, not always hospitable, yet
rewarding hard work. They are fortu-
nate to enjoy a
moderate climate
with mild winters and warm summers,
enabling them to grow olive trees,
vines and many different kinds of
fruit, the basis of Istrian cuisine, not
extravagant but a simple and healthy
culinary and oenological art of food
preparation.
Fishing
used to be an
important part of everyday life, now,
however, the number of ishermen is
decreasing.
nevertheless quite various when you
look at the picturesque landscape
of Šavrinski hills, Bržanija, the Karst
edge and 47 kilometres of coastline.
They each have special features but
they are all part of Slovenia's attrac-
tive seaside tourist resorts, famous
for their
diversity, unspoilt
nature
, kind people, rich
cultural
heritage
and lively creativity, well-
developed yet discreet tourist offer. A
haven for your heart and soul. A place
where you start to write the story of
your own experience.
Although the territory of Slovenia
seems homogenous at irst, it is
respect local people feel for the past.
The most important periods were the
times before World War I, the times
of Napoleonic and Habsburg rules,
the time when the saltpans were
reduced in size and
Koper
was no
longer an island. Its development
was inluenced signiicantly by the
establishment of land and sea
connections with Trieste and Poreč.
life to its streets and squares
all year round, especially in the
summer months. Last but not
least, the recently established
University of Primorska, gives this
city of abundant past, daring
present
and optimistic future a
special kind of charm.
After World War II, in the times
of great political changes, Koper
became the economic centre of the
region, a meeting point of nautical,
seaside and sports tourism.
Various cultural events
give
Aegida,
Capris,
Justinopolis,
Insula Capraria,
Caput
Histriae,
Capo D'Istria, Koper.
Koper
in the past and today
The history of Koper goes back to the
times of the Middle Bronze Age, 1500
years B.C. In the past, Koper was an
island, irst inhabited in pre-Roman
and
Roman times
.
Istria. Its modern image has deep
historic roots and it is quite an art to
bring together all these inluences.
be felt today. The modern city of
Koper is a member of the Slovenian
Association of Historic Towns.
In Roman times, the town was called
Capris, in the times of Pope Gregory
I it was
Insula Capraria
(the Goat
Island), in Byzantine era it was called
Justinopolis, the patriarchs of Aquilea
named it Caput Histriae. Only in the
times of the
Venetian Republic
its name was changed to the Italian
language: Capodistria. During the
long Venetian rule, Koper underwent
the most signiicant economic and
cultural changes, which can still
Every cobblestone of the city streets
speaks of the past. Renovated and
restored old buildings speak of the
Aegida, Capris, Justinopolis, Insula
Capraria, Caput Histriae, Capo D'Istria
are the various names of Koper,
whose image and name were altered
throughout history by different rulers
and states. Of all Slovenian coastal
towns, Koper underwent the greatest
number of changes and progressed a
long way from the stony Goat Island
to the economic centre of Slovenian
Izola
Izola
is a picturesque
mosaic
of
tradition
,
history
,
architectural
sights
and hospitable
people
in the past and today
Two thousand years B. C. members
of the Illyrian tribe of Histri were the
irst known inhabitants of Istria to
build fortiied settlements in this
territory. Their remains can still be
found in the village Kaštelir nad
Kortami above Izola. Overlooking the
neighbouring hills, the village has
a wonderful view of the smallest of
Istrian towns, the town which used to
be an
island
: Izola.
ing town, it was the home of the irst
ish-canning factory. Despite its for-
mer 'sleeping beauty' status, known
as
the home of ishermen
and
workers, Izola has developed into a
popular tourist resort. It is most ap-
preciated by young families, sports-
men and retired people, who love to
return here all year round. The motto
of the modern tourist offer in Izola
is that something is not good for the
tourists if it is not good for its people,
resulting in a somewhat more gentle
approach to tourism.
the streets of the old city core. The
town also offers a variety of
cultural
events
, many of which depict old
traditions and customs of the city
and its surrounding villages. This is
also the home of the delicious Istrian
cuisine and excellent wines.
Izola is a picturesque
mosaic
of
tradition, history, architectural sights
and hospitable people, a place of
harmonious coexistence of different
nationalities. People of Izola carry
their hometown in their hearts
wherever they go.
In the Italian language, Izola (isola)
means 'an island'. Although in the
course of time, the island became
a part of the mainland,
its story
is
closely linked to the sea. Being a ish-
Numerous art galleries and pleasant
inns can be found when walking along
Piran
is a very
special
,
precious
city.
Each time one
looks
at Piran from a
distance
or from
the
air
, one is overcome
by a feeling of
surprise
.
Piran
in the past and today
Piran is a very special, precious city.
It is the best preserved
cultural
monument
of Slovenian Istria and
the closest neighbour of Portorož, the
luxurious city of lowers.
Throughout time, Piran maintained
the clustered medieval structure nar-
row winding streets, houses huddled
close together, rising in cascades, the
contact with the sea
,
numer-
ous squares
and
churches
.
their living mainly by tourism. Numer-
ous
events
take place
all year
round
in the open and in magnii-
cent buildings named after famous
people from Piran. The Church of St.
George, the patron saint of Piran,
rises above the town. From its lookout
tower you have a wonderful view of
Piran and its surroundings and all the
way across the sea to the Croatian
and Italian coast.
Each time one looks at Piran from
a distance or from the air, one is
overcome by a feeling of surprise.
Loved by the eyes of the people and
by the eye of the camera, its image
is known all over the world. However,
it is also a great pleasure to enjoy all
the things that cannot be seen from
afar. When you visit Piran, you should
take a closer look at its
architec-
ture
, inluenced by the Venetian
Republic, which left its mark on most
Istrian towns.
Tartini Square
is the gem found in
the very centre of Piran. It was named
after the famous violinist and com-
poser Giuseppe Tartini, who made
the town world-famous. His statue is
located in the centre of the square.
The city is surrounded by a
circular
wall
. Piran is a member of the Euro-
pean Walled Cities Association.
Two hotels, a youth hostel, a number
of private rooms, churches, galleries,
museums and Piran Aquarium invite
you to come and see for yourself.
You will not regret it.
The city of Piran is a national
historical monument. People earn
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