Location: Koper
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The 10 Best Free Things to do in Koper, Slovenian Littoral Region
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.
Restaurants in Koper
1. Histria Botanica
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
We are herbs grower and herbal product producer (this is our main occupancy). By steam distillation we produce 100% pure and organic hydrosols and essential oils from indigenous herbs. You are very welcome to come and join us at distillation process. During the summer we distil herbs (almost) every day!
2. Bar Paracosm
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Experience imaginary world of cocktails and techno music.
Reviewed By katarinap580
When you are there it feels like home:D the music and vibe its incredible..stuff its the best lovju smoki and kiki???????? best coffee and toast in town.. the food there its top quality and they also have best coctails in town..and the prices are so cheap.. live that place recommend to go there 100%..best bar in slovenian coast hands down
3. Vinakoper
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4.5 based on 59 reviews
* WINE BOUTIQUE & ISTRIAN SHOP * WINE CELLAR * TASTING EXPERIENCE * RESTAURANT & WINE BAR Visit us... Get to the bottom of Istrian stories! The nobility and lavishness of our wine varieties can be attributed to the heritage of a thousand-year old tradition of oenology and viticulture in Slovenian Istria, and are the product of the exquisite natural characteristics of the Istrian soil, and hard-working hands of locals. In Vinakoper, we have been producing top-quality wines with love and respect since 1947. Istria has its own charm, its atmosphere and is characterized with numerous beauties which have all been excellently captured in the harmony of colour, taste and aroma of Vinakoper wines.
4. Dragonja River
5. Casa Veneziana
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Location Casa Veneziana is on the northeastean part of ex island of Koper, directly near the coast and the monastery Sv. Ana. The construcitng plan of the building was made after 14th century, in the period of Venetian ages. Nazario Sauro, the Italian irredentist, was born in 1880 in Ribiski trg 10, he died in 1916 u Pula. The building was recovered in 1938, when they tried to add a historical and monumental look. The work was led by Ferdinando Frolati (1926-1935 Soprintendente alle Opere di antichità e d’arte per il Friuli Venezia Giulia) who named the building "Casa Veneziana" in his drawings in Trieste. The building went on fire on 2001 and was completely renovated in 2011 by the private owner. Casa Veneziana retained entire built structure and urban design, combined with new architecture preserved many historical elements even today.
6. 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.
7. Loza Gallery
8. 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.
9. 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
10. 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.
