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What to do and see in Piran, Slovenian Littoral Region: The Best Things to do
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. 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.
3. Church of St. George
4. Tartini Square (Tartinijev trg)
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4.5 based on 1,286 reviews
Reviewed By PeterK711 - Griffith, Australia
What was once part of the harbour is now a beautiful town square full of shiny white marble. At the centre stands the statue of Giuseppe Tartini - the famous violinist, bon in Piran. The square serves as the mid point between the harbour below and the church above. A great place for a quiet beverage at any time of the day.
5. Piran Town Walls
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4.5 based on 623 reviews
Reviewed By ElizabethG372 - Durango, United States
The walk uphill is absolutely worth it. Walking on this historic segment of the city wall not only imparts a sense of history, but it also provides great views of the historic town. Reasonably priced and a must for visitors. By walking a little farther uphill from the walls, we found a beautiful stone-paved walkway back down into town. The little cafe by the entrance has restrooms, and provided a nice place to stop for beverages after our tour of the walls.
6. The Cloisters of Saint Francis Monastery
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By DianeVOC - Silver Spring, United States
We happened upon this lovely cloisters and its associated church while tracking down the various ancient and historic churches of Piran. The Cloisters are absolutely stunningly lovely, serene, and timelessly evocative. There is no more serene and elegant spot we have found in Slovenia.
7. Port Piran
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4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By DianeVOC - Silver Spring, United States
This small working Adriatic harbor features pleasure and working boats, benches, tiny lighthouse type lighting devices at the entrance, and a walled and sidewalked promenade along the long area of docks. This is one of a number of wonderful resting spots in Piran to watch dawn, dusk, and weather and lighting changes over the Adriatic. Others include the Adriatic front and back sudes of Our Lady of Health Church and the walking area along St Grorge's Church,which looks DC own kn yhe city as nd coast. This free, safe, and open-to-all without fees Harbor area is near Tartini Square and frequented by sailors, tourists, locals,and photographers. Don't miss it or the coastal walk ftom this Harbor to and around Our Lsdy of Health.
8. 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.
9. The Museum of Underwater Activities
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4.0 based on 53 reviews
10. Piran Aquarium
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3.5 based on 137 reviews
