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Koper (Slovene pronunciation: [ˈkoːpəɾ] ( listen)) (Italian: Capodistria) is a city in southwestern Slovenia, with the other Slovenian coastal towns Ankaran, Izola, Piran, and Portorož, situated along the country's 47-kilometre (29-mile) coastline, in the Istrian Region, approximately five kilometres (3.1 miles) from its border with Italy. Having a unique ecology and biodiversity, it is considered an important national natural resource. The city's Port of Koper is the major contributor to the economy of the eponymous city municipality. With only one percent of Slovenia having a coastline, the influence that the Port of Koper also has on tourism was a factor in Ankaran deciding to leave the municipality in a referendum in 2011 to establish its own. The city is a destination on a number of Mediterranean cruising lines. In 2016, the city expects 65 cruise ship arrivals (for example: Norwegian Spirit, MSC Magnifica, Norwegian Jade, MS Rhapsody of the Seas...) with the season spanning from March to December. Koper is the main urban centre of the Slovenian Istria, with a population of about 25,000.
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1. Istranka Tours
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5.0 based on 159 reviews
Istranka Tours is fully licensed tourist agency based in Koper, Slovenia. We are specialized in providing Shore Excursions & Private Tours from Koper, from other towns on Slovenian coast and also from the Trieste (Italy). From our offer you can choose the most popular tours, but if you have special wishes we can customize your tour. Shore Excursions and Tours start/end at the cruise terminal or at your hotel. There you will be greeted by our guide holding a sign with your name. Private tours can be hold very flexible and can always based on your special interest. We guarantee you up to 40% better prices vs cruise ships excursions and on time return on your cruise ship, because the tours are set to return to port min. an hour before the ships departure. In 12 years, we never missed one. In the event that it will happen, we will take you to the next port. Our aim is to make you feel comfortable during your stop in our region and make your tour experience a truly unforgettable one.
2. Slovenia Day Trips, Tours & Shore Excursions
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5.0 based on 129 reviews
We are a small team of experienced local tour guides from Koper- Slovenia. We mostly operate from the cruise ship terminal in Koper and nearby acommodations. We offer a wide range of small group (up to 8 persons ) shore excursion tours. We belive that our country deserves to be explored and experienced in the way that is only possible within a small group rather then big mass and crowds on the bus. More than 25 years in the tourism busines gave us enough experiences so we really know all the little things that are very important to have the best possible experience. We know all the hidden gems, we know where to stop for a great coffee, where the best photos are taken from, how to avoid traffic and ticket lines. And where to get a good Slovene traditional lunch. With us you will experience Slovenia in the only way it deserves to be. In person. With local english speaking guides. We are looking forward to introduce you our lovely country Welcome to sLOVEnia Slovenia Daytrip Team
3. Skocjanski zatok
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By ur_kan2018
It is amaizing experience - walk in nature park, where you see all kinds of birds, horses (you can ride them too), cattle, ... You have instructive boards along the way, at the half way, there is wooden tower, from where you are 1m below see lewel and at the top really beautiful view. Entrance is free of charge.
4. Tourist Information Centre Koper
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
In the Tourist information centre Koper you will find a lot of promotional material about Koper, Slovenian Istria and Slovenia. The TIC assistants will be happy to help you and answer all your questions.
5. Koper Cathedral and Bell Tower
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4.0 based on 357 reviews
The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary stands in the location of a former ancient building - a Roman basilica. The history of the Cathedral goes back to the 12th century, when the city acquired its own diocese. Today's front combines Gothic (the lower part) and Renaissance styles (the upper part). The Cathedral keeps numerous treasures: the big altar painting "Madonna with Child on the Throne and Saints", painted by Vittore Carpaccio in 1516, the stone sarcophagus of Koper's patron saint, St. Nazarius from the 15th century, etc. Town tower in Tito square, once romanic forticication, became a bell tower in 15th / 17 th century. It houses one of the oldest bells in Slovenia, dating back to 1333. From the panoramic point (43 metres) you can see the nearby and distant surroundings of the city Koper.
Reviewed By asiyahnoemik - Pula, Croatia
In the central square of Koper, Tito Square, are the beautiful Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary. The Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary, built in the 15th century in the Gothic style, was later completed in the Renaissance style. In the 18th century, the interior was enriched in Baroque style. It houses many valuable works of art by Venetian masters, including Vittorio and Benedetto Carpaccio, Antonio Zanchi and others. In its treasury, the cathedral also holds a number of valuables, including a Byzantine ivory chest ( 9th to 12th centuries), a chalice and a large monstrance (card) from the 15th century, bust of St. Nazarias and the antiphonarium of Koper miniaturist Nazari (Nazario da Giustinopoli). On the facade of the cathedral lean the city tower. It was part of a Romanesque fortress that dates from the 15th century to 17th century. Later it has been transformed into a bell tower and today is a striking vantage point offering a magnificent view of the entire Koper Bay and the nearby hinterland.
6. Praetorian Palace
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4.0 based on 211 reviews
The Praetorian Palace is a 15th-century Venetian Gothic palace and the main cultural monument of Koper. It used to be the podestà's seat, today it houses the Koper city government.
Reviewed By LPLoveToTravel - Ocala, United States
The Praetorian Palace is a 15th-century Venetian Gothic palace in Koper. Located on the southern side of the city's central Tito Square, it now houses the Koper city government and a wedding hall. It is considered one of the city's architectural landmarks
7. Muda Gate
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4.0 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By MareJur - Sempeter pri Gorici, Slovenia
I lived in an apartment right by that door. At first sight nothing special but still such an interesting historical landmark. Erected in 1516, it's the last of a dozen such entrances to remain standing. At first sight you may even pass through this gate without thinking much about it. If you take the guided tour of the Praetorian Palace, you will understand the significance of the gate. Da Ponte well is located in Prešeren Square in Koper, which was called the Muda Square before and the path through that door leads straight to it.. It is a great place for people watching. Visit the tourist information beside the Praetorian Palace first to find out about it. It's free.
8. Koper Regional Museum
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4.0 based on 29 reviews
9. Da Ponte Fountain
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4.0 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By pambur - Birmingham, United Kingdom
As you walk into the old town of Koper you are welcomed by this old fountain.It really welcomes you to the town.
10. Piazza Tito
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4.0 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By TravelerTP - Northern Virginia, United States
Koper is a charming town and I enjoyed our time there, wandering the streets and learning a bit about the history. This is the main square and a place where you can capture the ambiance and character of the town. Be sure to take a little time to just sit and enjoy the square.
