Največje mesto Slovenske Istre

Take a guided tour of one of the most remarkable palaces in Koper that reigns over the central town square – the Tito square. This picturesque palace, dating back to the 13th century, was once the home of the city’s rulers, and functions today as an important protocol building and town hall. As part of a guided tour of the magnificent palace, you will get to know the old pharmacy from the end of the 18th century, the central lobby, the wedding hall, the salon, the mayor’s room and the meeting room. Your palace tour guide will reveal many interesting facts as they show you around, and a special application will take you back into the past through special animations and reveal even more interesting things!

The “Hunt for Justice” application, which is set up as an interactive game, will take you for a walk around the city and lead you to the correct answers about who and what is accusing you through interesting questions and tense clues. The game will conjure up a unique, unforgettable and exciting experience as it leads you to key city landmarks such as the Lion’s Mouth, the Barbabianca Palace, the Carli Palace and others.

The Karst edge, the central Slovenian climbing centre, offers more than half of the climbing routes that Slovenia has to offer. Climbers can choose from the various difficulties of more than 829 climbing routes in Osp - the oldest Slovenian village, Črni Kal and Črnotičah. The Karst edge also offers a rich selection of cultural heritage from the city of Socerb, the sacred cave - the only underground church in Slovenia, the tower in Kubed, as well as the world-famous frescoes in Hrastovlje. It is also surrounded by natural features, where the slopes stand out. "The ears of Istria", the hiking and cycling routes that lead you to the tower in Podpeč, to Slavnik, the Black Castle or to the wine cellar and home of the world-famous Istrian olive groves are all waiting for you. A wide range of excursions is offered by several local travel agencies, renowned for their quality.

This five-star experience combines the beautiful historical ambience of the Koper city centre, exquisite food and the secret life in the Middle Ages and it will create an enchanting journey into the past. Treat yourself to an unforgettable candlelit culinary experience on the balcony of the picturesque Praetorian Palace and then climb the 204 steps under the charming glow of the lanterns to the viewing platform on the 54 metre high Koper Bell Tower.

The Bell Tower on the Tito Square is one of the most popular city sights. also due to the amazing view, which the visitors can enjoy from the top of the city tower. The 54 metres high Bell Tower of Koper, also called the City Tower, the architecture of which is based on a traditional Romanesque fortress, was supposedly erected as early as in the 12th century, but this claim is not confirmed by any reliable data. It was allegedly reconstructed between 1418 and 1480, and received its current appearance in 1664. The large clock in the middle of the tower was supposedly constructed in 1463. The tower was once an independent building, but in 1488, it was joined with the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.