Attractions in Piran - Portorož

Hidden corners in Piran

Start your day with the best cup of coffee by the sea, explore a number of cultural attractions, enjoy the waves of the sea, and finish your day with a stroll along narrow cobbled roads towards one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the bay from the Piran walls.

Use the filters below and find out what this medieval town has to offer.

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Galerija Maona

Maona, a sales gallery of small format works.

Cankarjevo nabrežje 7, 6330 Piran

+386 (0)31 630680

maonapiran@siol.net

http://www.maona.si

Minorite Monastery of St Francis and the Cloister

As far as acoustics are concerned, the cloister has little competition in Slovenia.

Bolniška 30, 6330 Piran

+386 (0)5 673 44 17

minoriti.piran@rkc.si

http://minoriti.rkc.si/minoriti-3/provincialni-minister/samostani/225-minoritski-samostan-sv-franciska-v-piranu

City Walls and City Gates Piran

The city walls of Piran were mentioned as early as the 7th century when they were built surrounding the old city core in Punta.

Športni in mladinski center Piran
Fazan 5, Lucija, 6320 Portorož

+386 (0)5 671 03 90

info@simcpiran.si

www.wallsofpiran.com

St George's Cathedral

St George's Cathedral, overlooking Piran from the hill above the town centre and offering a view over three countries, is the largest church building in town.

Adamičeva ulica 3, 6330 Piran

+386 (05) 673 34 40

www.zupnija-piran.si

St George's Church Bell Tower

The bell tower was completed during a period of Venetian influence in Piran (17th century) and is a smaller scale copy of the San Marco Campanile in Venice.

The Baptistery of St John the Baptist

The baptistery has an octagonal shape and represents the last addition to the church complex.

+386 (05) 673 34 40

www.zupnija-piran.si

Church of St Rocco

The Church of St. Roch in Piran, dedicated to the patron saint of the afflicted, was first mentioned in 1557.

Trg Bratstva 3-4, 6330 Piran

+386 (05) 673 34 40

www.zupnija-piran.si

Piran Civic Gallery

Piran Civic Gallery plays an important role in the presentation of modern art.

Tartinijev trg 3, 6330 Piran

+386 (0)5 671 20 80

info@obalne-galerije.si

http://www.obalne-galerije.si/

Herman Pečarič Gallery

A collection of paintings, drawings, and prints that the artist Herman Pečarič left to the town of Piran.

Leninova 2, 6330 Piran

+386 (05) 671 20 80

info@obalne-galerije.si

http://www.obalne-galerije.si/

Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum

The Maritime Museum "Sergej Mašera" Piran is housed in the beautiful Baroque Gabrielli Palace on Piran's pier.

Cankarjevo nabrežje 3, 6330 Piran

+386 (0)5 671 00 40

www.pomorskimuzej.si/sl/muzej

Museum of Underwater Activities

The museum will take you back in time to show you the lives of the early divers and submariners.

Župančičeva 24, 6330 Piran

+386 (0)41 685 379

http://www.muzejpodvodnihdejavnosti.si/sl/

Piran Aquarium

Meet the various creatures that inhabit the waters around the Slovene coast.

Kidričevo nabrežje 4, 6330 Piran

+386 (0)5 673 25 72

aquariumpiran.si/

Magical World of Shells

Here, you can admire the shell of the world's biggest snail.

Tartinijev trg 15, 6330 piran

+386 40 840 186

svet.skoljk@gmail.com

www.svet-skoljk.si

Tartini’s Birth House

See the musician's precious objects.

kajuhova ulica 12, 6330 Piran

+386 (0)41 671 297

comunita.italiana@siol.net

https://comunitapirano.com/sl/home-slovenscina/

Town Hall

Piran Town Hall is located on Tartini Square and is the seat of the municipal administration.

Tartinijev trg 2, 6330 Piran

https://www.piran.si/objava/239922

Court Palace

The Court Palace serves as an important symbol of judicial authority in Piran and is a significant part of the city's cultural heritage.

Tartinijev trg 1, 6330 Piran

Apollonio (Zaccaria) Palace

The Baroque stone plaque above the entrance with a coat of arms and an inscription tells about the successful renovation of the house in the year 1693.

Župančičeva ulica 7, 6330 Piran

Baroque House

One of the most interesting buildings on Tartini Square is Baroque House.

Tartinijev trg 10, 6330 Piran

Venetian House

The most beautiful example of Venetian Gothic architecture in Piran.

Ulica IX. korpusa 2, 6330 Piran

+386 41 681 845

benecanka.rooms@gmail.com

http://benecanka.si/

Fiesa-Piran walking trail

The Fiesa-Piran walking trail combines natural beauty with a hint of Piran’s rich cultural history, making it a memorable way to experience Slovenia’s coast.

Fiesa, 6330 Piran

Tartini Square

Wondering why the square has the shape of an ellipse?

Tartinijev trg, 6330 Piran

Tartini Monument

The statue is the work of the Venetian sculptor Antonio dal Zotto.

Tartinijev trg, 6330 Piran

Mediadom Pyrhani

Are you interested in the history of Piran, do you want to know more about the reason for its distinctive shape?

Kumarjeva ulica 3, 6330 Piran

+386 30 703 110

info@mediadom-piran.si

mediadom-piran.si

Church of St Peter

Above the entrance, there is a relief depicting the delivery of the Keys to St Peter.

+386 (05) 673 34 40

www.zupnija-piran.si

The Church of Our Lady of the Snows

Discover a unique example of Gothic tabular painting.

+386 (05) 673 34 40

www.zupnija-piran.si

St Francis's Church

The construction of the church building reaches back to the 14th century.

+386 (0)5 673 44 17

Church of Our Lady of Consolation

The church dedicated was built right where the Church of St Michael had stood before.

Ulica IX. korpusa 20, 6330 Piran

+386 (05) 673 34 40

www.zupnija-piran.si

St Stephen’s Church and Jewish Square

This church is among the oldest in Piran.

Trubarjeva ulica 27, 6330 Piran

+386 (05) 673 34 40

Our Lady of Health Church

This church was first mentioned in the 13th century.

+386 (05) 673 34 40

www.zupnija-piran.si

Cape Madona and the underwater world

Cape Madona offers a beautiful blend of natural and cultural heritage, making it a must-visit on Slovenia's coast.

Nacionalni inštitut za biologijo, Morska biološka postaja Piran

Fornače 41, 6330 Piran

info@mbss.org

www.nib.si

Marine Biology Station

The Marine Biology Station is an important scientific institution involved with the research of the sea.

Nacionalni inštitut za biologijo, Morska biološka postaja Piran
Fornače 41, 6330 Piran

info@mbss.org

www.nib.si

The Fiesa lakes

The Lakes of Fiesa offer a peaceful escape with
their unique blend of coastal and freshwater ecosystems.

6330 Piran

1st of May Square

1st of May Square was originally called Stari trg (The Old Square) or Piazza Vecchia, as it once was the main square and many of Piran’s main streets lead towards it.

Prvomajski trg, 6330 Piran