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The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Piran, Slovenian Littoral Region
Piran (Slovene pronunciation: [piˈɾáːn] ( listen); Italian: Pirano [piˈraːno]) is a town in southwestern Slovenia on the Gulf of Piran on the Adriatic Sea. It is one of the three major towns of Slovenian Istria. The town has much medieval architecture, with narrow streets and compact houses. Piran is the administrative centre of the local area and one of Slovenia's major tourist attractions. Until the mid-20th century, Italian was the dominant language, but was replaced by Slovene as demographics shifted.
Restaurants in Piran
1. Magical World of Shells Museum
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5.0 based on 233 reviews
The only Museum of Shells in Slovenia and other interesting animals from ALL OVER THE WORLD!More than 4000 specimens of unusual and rare molluscs! The biggest clam in the world, pearls, crabs, sea urchins,sea stars. You can see the shell of the biggest snail in the world, shells of snails so rare that only tribal chiefs of distant islands were allowed to wear and many more surprises ...
Reviewed By ajdau2020
It was great, unique experience. They really know a lot about shells and the ticket includes interesting lectures about the museum. Our seven years old son has constantly asked questions and he’s got answer to each one of them. We have learn a lot. We recommend!
2. Nika's Tiny House
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
Ever since the local artist Nika Domnik first opened this shop in 2015, thousands of little houses were bought by tourists and taken all around the world. Nika's tiny house is known for hand crafted products made from driftwood and creative workshops for youth, making her one of the most exciting and recognizable artists in Piran. Her attelier is a minute away from Tartini squre.
Reviewed By Lemuur - Bratislava, Slovakia
This place is so much more than just some regular souvenir shop. In Nika’s atelier you can see whole process how all these tiny beautiful houses and other souvenirs are made. Nika is very friendly, and we had very nice chat with her. You can spend a lot of time here, since every piece is unique and very precise piece of hand made artwork made of driftwood. You just gotta se them all and you will want to buy them all too! :) If you fell in love with Piran, and want to bring a piece of it back home with you, visiting Nika’s atelier is a must! Just one look at these tiny houses will immediately bring you back to the magical streets of this beautiful city :))
3. Sergej Masera Maritime Museum (Pomorski muzej)
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4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By elliecourts - Cape Town Central, South Africa
We found the museum fascinating. The receptionist was extremely helpful with how to navigate around the museum. The iPad added a lot of historical context to the visit. Everything is clearly marked and well displayed.
4. Sub-net
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Welcome to our 5 star PADI dive center. You can find us in Piran where we are running the most modern equipped biggest diving facility in the region. It is located at the end of “Rt Madona” which is a protected underwater natural park and represents the best diving location in wider area. We are diving enthusiasts at your disposal all year round.
5. Mediadom Pyrhani
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
When planning your visit to Piran, you are invited to all the experiences offered by the Mediadom Pyrhani. It is a newly opened cultural centre and a multimedia museum in which the latest technology introduces the history and cultural development of the town. Also the future connects many paths leading to Piran to meet in the Mediadom Pyrhani, where you are invited to take a ride on our time machine taking you through 20 centuries, from the antique times to today’s Piran. In the all-purpose hall, suitable not only for lectures, but also for film shows or concerts, there is room for 50 visitors, who are by the help of modern technology capable of experiencing highly educational and cultural contents.
Reviewed By ingalills2018 - Oslo, Norway
Thank you so much for a great visit to your museum. It always feels good to learn more about the place you visit, and Piran is really a historical pearl reflecting European history ages back. Well presented in the Mediadom Pyrhani. Recommended to all visitors of Piran.
6. Church of St. Francis of Assisi
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4.0 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By peetajohn - Norton, United Kingdom
The church is on the hill overlooking the town and its location is superb.It dominates the town (alongside the adjacent tower) and there are lovely views over the town. Inside the church there is, as you would expect, plenty of statues and paintings and altars. It is also nicely maintained. The outside of the church is not very exciting, as the tourist photos show - it is the inside and its viewpoint that particularly make it worth a visit.
7. The Museum of Underwater Activities
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4.0 based on 53 reviews
8. Giuseppe Tartini Memorial Room
9. Cerkev Marije Snezne
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4.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By DianeVOC - Silver Spring, United States
The 1274 Church of Our Lady of Health in Piran, Slovenia. This early church was originally dedicated to Saint Clement, Patron Saint of Sailors, but during the Black Plague Epidemic of 1632 it was rededicated to the Madonna. This tiny single nave church is being renovated, so all furnishings and art have been removed. The current 40' neo-Gothic bell tower dates from the 19th century, while much of the facade was updated in 1506. The church, the nearby lighthouse, and the roundel served both the military defensive and religious needs of Piran, sheltering citizens during pirate raids. The church may have tbe single most beautiful spot in all of Piran. Don't miss it.
