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Boutique Hotel Capris Capodistria

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SAIL LIKE A CAPTAIN

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VINTAGE CULINARY EXPERIENCE

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Winemakers & Olive Growers

CENTURIES-OLD VINEYARD TOUR

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THE HUNT FOR JUSTICE

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Gastronomy

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TRUFFLE HUNTING

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THE WINGED CAT CHALLENGE

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GIANTS OF ISTRIA

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CYCLING AROUND ISTRIA

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SLOVENIAN ISTRIA’S HERBAL PARADISE

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WINE FOUNTAIN

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Experiences

SUMMER WATER ACTIVITIES

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GUIDED TASTING AND VISIT TO THE RED FAIRYTALE OLIVE GROVE

Gastronomy

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EXPERIENCE AT THE CARCAUEC HOUSE OF OLIVE OIL AND COSMETICS

Gastronomy

Experiences

TASTE ISTRIA CULINARY WORKSHOP AT VILLA CARLA

History & Culture

Castles & Fortifications

PODPEČ TOWER

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Churches

LEANING BELL TOWER OF ST. VALENTINE’S CHURCH

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Castles & Fortifications

ČRNI KAL FORTRESS

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Experiences and sportsNatural attractions

SVETA JAMA CAVE AT SOCERB

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RIŽANA RIVER VALLEY

Adventure & Outdoors

Experiences and sportsHiking

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VELI VIR WATERFALL

Adventure & Outdoors

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DRAGONJA RIVER VALLEY

Adventure & Outdoors

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Experiences and sportsNatural attractions

ŠKOCJANSKI ZATOK NATURE RESERVE

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Experiences and sportsNatural attractions

SLAVNIK

Adventure & Outdoors

Experiences and sportsHiking

Experiences and sportsNatural attractions

VELI BADIN ROCK-SHELTERS

Adventure & Outdoors

Experiences and sportsClimbing

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MIŠJA PEČ

Adventure & Outdoors

Experiences and sportsHiking

Experiences and sportsNatural attractions

PASJAK WATERFALLS

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Cycling

POT NA TINJAN – OD MORJA DO KAMNA (K5)

History & Culture

Castles & Fortifications

Historic Sights: MUDA GATE

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Historic Sights: DA PONTE FOUNTAIN

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BROLO SQUARE

History & Culture

Historic Sights: TAVERNA

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Churches

Historic Sights: ROTUNDA OF JOHN THE BAPTIST

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Churches

Historic Sights: ROTUNDA OF ST. ELIJAH

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Palaces

Historic Sights: GRAVISI – BARBABIANCA PALACE

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Palaces

Historic Sights: BRUTI PALACE

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Historic Sights: FORMER MINORITE MONASTERY AND CHURCH OF ST. FRANCIS

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Museums & Galleries

Historic Sights: VREŠJE HOUSE

History & Culture

Museums & Galleries

Historic Sights: THE HOUSE OF BARDINC

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Churches

Historic Sights: FRANCISCAN MONASTERY WITH THE CHURCH OF ST. ANNE

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Castles & Fortifications

Historic Sights: SOCERB CASTLE

History & Culture

Churches

Historic Sights: CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY

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Historic Sights: CARPACCIO SQUARE

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Palaces

Historic Sights: ARMERIJA AND FORESTERIJA

Apartments and rooms

Guesthouse Green Istria

In Slovenian Istria, 15 minutes of driving from the sea and the centre of Koper, is the Kozlovič family’s Guesthouse…

In Slovenian Istria, 15 minutes of driving from the sea…

Družinska dogodivščina “VELIKANI ISTRE” v Kubedu

Istra je dežela velikanov, ki so ljudem nekoč radi pomagali. Klesali so skalne stene, postavljali griče, premikali reke in gradili…

Istra je dežela velikanov, ki so ljudem nekoč radi pomagali.…

Apartma-vrstna hiša Sandra

Restaurant Admiral Škofije

T: +386 (0)5 668 02 00 E: info.skofije@admiral.si W: Admiral Škofije/Restavracija FB: Hotel & Restaurant Admiral Slovenia

T: +386 (0)5 668 02 00 E: info.skofije@admiral.si W: Admiral…

Apartments Tito & Robin

SeaSun&Me Apartment

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Lavanderin Apartment

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Istrian old town apartment

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Vacation house-House G

Walk “From sculpture to sculpture” – Popetre (U6)

The village of Popetre has been on the windward path since Roman times. Take a walk to the important points…

The village of Popetre has been on the windward path…

Winged cat Challenge

Experience the stories, myths, and legends of Venetian Koper in this unforgettable family adventure. With the Winged Cat by your…

Experience the stories, myths, and legends of Venetian Koper in…

Belgramoni-Tacco Palace

The palace that was built around the old town center after 1600 is interesting not only because of the extremely…

The palace that was built around the old town center…

De Franceschi Palace

The De Franceschi Palace shows its baroque style on its exterior with interesting decorative elements. Standing out among them is…

The De Franceschi Palace shows its baroque style on its…

Adventure & Outdoors

Experiences and sportsHiking

POT PO SONCU (P12)

Pot po soncu (P12) je 9 km dolga krožna pohodniška pot, ki se začne in konča v Šaredu. Pot traja…

Pot po soncu (P12) je 9 km dolga krožna pohodniška…

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Apartments and rooms

Apartma Baladur

Parking lots

Parking lots

Charging station

Charging station

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Charging station

Charging station

Charging station

Charging station

Charging station

Charging station

Gas station

Gas station

Gas station

Gas station

Gas station

Gas station

Gas station

Gas station

Koper central rail station

Koper central bus station

Bike racks

Bike racks

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Bike racks

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Bike racks

Bike racks

Bike racks

Bike racks

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Bike racks

Bike racks

Bike racks

Delavska hranilnica Koper

Komercialna banka Triglav

NLB Koper

Nova kreditna banka Maribor

Deželna banka Slovenije

Banka Sparkasse Koper

SKB banka

Poštna banka Slovenije Koper

Intesa Sanpaolo Bank

Sberbank

Unicredit banka

Adikko Bank

Travel agency Soncek

Travel agency Istranka Tours

Travel agency Palma

Travel agency Kompas

Travel agency Mhollidays

Travel agency Koper Trips

Travel agency IstraTerra

Travel agency Autentica

Travel agency Ilirika

Travel agency Koper Shore Excursions

Travel agency Amigoboat

Shopping mall Mercator center Koper

Shopping mall Supernova Koper

Shopping mall Planet Koper

Shopping mall Park Center Koper

Public restroom

Public restroom

Public restroom

Public restroom

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Public restroom

Police station

Marketplace of Koper

Post office

Post office

Post office

Healt Centre

Healt Centre

General hospital Izola

Tourist information centre

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Holiday House Kižin

Visit of a century-old vineyard and wine tasting in a boutique wine cellar

Obiščite najstarejši vinograd in butično vinsko klet Vilija Bržana v Marezigah.

Obiščite najstarejši vinograd in butično vinsko klet Vilija Bržana v…

Residence Centurion

Travel like a captain around Koper

Captain Cappo will lead the children through Koper Old Town; he will show them the sights of this town and…

Captain Cappo will lead the children through Koper Old Town;…

Azure Bistro

Koper Center Apartment

A cozy studio with a sleeping gallery is located in the city center of Koper. This will allow you to…

A cozy studio with a sleeping gallery is located in…

HaloSUP

Stand up paddle experience Would you like to go on a short trip by sea or just learn some basics…

Stand up paddle experience Would you like to go on…

Hiša De Rin

Apartments and rooms

Fonda Apartments Koper

FONDA APARTMENTS KOPER – MODERN ACCOMMODATION IN THE HEART OF THE OLD TOWN The Fonda Apartments Koper are located in…

FONDA APARTMENTS KOPER – MODERN ACCOMMODATION IN THE HEART OF…

The Supot waterfall

About 10 metres high, the Supot waterfall is located under Koštabona with a dirt road leading from the village to…

About 10 metres high, the Supot waterfall is located under…

Ekološka kmetija Endovital

Ekološko čebelarstvo A. Smrdelj

Obalno čebelarsko društvo

Apiculture Jurada

Our beekeeping is located in Kampel, in a quiet village near Koper, surrounded by greenery, orchards and vineyards. You will…

Our beekeeping is located in Kampel, in a quiet village…

Restavracija Zeleni park

Angel food

Bistro Fat rabbit

Restavracija Atlantida

Apartments and rooms

Guesthouse Kamniti rob

Go and find justice

You have been captured by the city guards. You are accused of smuggling and tax evasion. Your innocence is checked…

You have been captured by the city guards. You are…

Discover the secrets of the Praetorian Palace

Take a guided tour of one of the most remarkable palaces in Koper that reigns over the central town square…

Take a guided tour of one of the most remarkable…

Active steps of Koper – for Nordic walking enthusiasts

The destination of Koper is also suitable for Nordic walking enthusiasts. The active steps of Koper will take you through…

The destination of Koper is also suitable for Nordic walking…

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Glamping Dežele Refoška

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Healthy House Glamping

Apartma Rosa

Hiša Nevija

Apartment house Suzy

Kmetija Krmac

Restavracija Kogo

Hotels

Hotel Grand Koper ****

Hostel

Hostel and Apartment Guesthouse Škofije ob Parenzani

Appartament Calei

White apartments Hrvatini

The Goat challenge – wandering through the Koper countryside

With the help of digital navigation, take a bike, an electric bike or a combination of electric bike, car and…

With the help of digital navigation, take a bike, an…

Experience the Land of Refosco

Choose one of the three adventures in which you will get to know the village of Marezige, the so-called Land…

Choose one of the three adventures in which you will…

Domačija Bržan

Turistična kmetija Robivera

Apartma Milena

Pizzeria Caprizza

Taste the olive oils of Koper

As you explore the green hinterland of the Slovenian Istria, you’ll come upon olive groves at almost every step. Koper…

As you explore the green hinterland of the Slovenian Istria,…

Slovenian Istra’s Herbal Paradise at Trsek

In the village of Trsek, above the valley of the river Dragonja, is situated the Slovenian Istra’s Herbal Paradise. On…

In the village of Trsek, above the valley of the…

The challenge of Istria (K13)

Route Map Altimetry

Route Map Altimetry

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Apartma Ika

Who seeks, finds (K15)

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Offroad adventure (K11)

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Passing the Krkavče Stone (K10)

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To Socerb for a beautiful view (K9)

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Across Šmarje down the Dragonja Valley (E2)

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Through the Hinterland of Izola (K8)

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Along the Path of Truffles and Asparagus (K7)

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Across the Šavrini hills (P19)

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Route map Altimetry

Apartments and rooms

Istrian House Mojca

The path in the sun (P12)

Route map Altimetry

Route map Altimetry

Along the Dragonja River (K6)

Route map Altimetry

Route map Altimetry

Apartma Sol Koper

Apartments and rooms

Apartma Kraljeva

Apartma Gušt Koper

Pizzerija pri vodnjaku

El – Toro

Pjažentin

Roštilj Koper

Gostilna pod Slavnikom

Eight days of experiences

…because one week is simply not enough.

…because one week is simply not enough.

Apartments and rooms

Počitniška hiša Vila Molet

Villa

Villa Majda – a boutique hotel in Osp

Farm stays

Pri Vovku

Kmečka hiša Stepani tourist farm with accomodation

Farm stays

Mlin tourist farm with accomodation

Eko kamp Supot

Kmetija Bordon tourist farm with accomodation

Jogan Damjan tourist farm with accomodation

Trg Brolo (Brolo Square)

This square used to be extremely important, as attested by the mostly middle-class houses surrounding the square.

This square used to be extremely important, as attested by…

Parenzana – the old railway stations and the locomotive engine

In Koper and its surroundings, you can see two facilities and a locomotive engine which used to be a part…

In Koper and its surroundings, you can see two facilities…

Remnants of the Fortification Wall

In the past, Koper had not one but two walls.

In the past, Koper had not one but two walls.

The Bastion Fortification

The Belvedere Bastion (Baluardo del Belvedere) is a fortified platform which performed a defensive function in the past.

The Belvedere Bastion (Baluardo del Belvedere) is a fortified platform…

Titov trg (Tito Square)

The hustle and bustle of the town still culminates on the central town square.

The hustle and bustle of the town still culminates on…

Čevljarska ulica (Cobbler Street)

From the central town square, you can turn into the winding main walking alley of the old town centre, Čevljarska…

From the central town square, you can turn into the…

The Orlandini House (the Prefect’s Palace)

The Orlandini House is also known as the Prefect’s Palace, since the prefect of Istria used to live in this…

The Orlandini House is also known as the Prefect’s Palace,…

The Barbabianca Palace

This two-storey Baroque palace from the 18th century is located at the end of a cul de sac leading from…

This two-storey Baroque palace from the 18th century is located…

Župančičeva Street

Župančičeva ulica connects the end of Čevljarska ulica with Prešeren Square.

Župančičeva ulica connects the end of Čevljarska ulica with Prešeren…

The Carli Palace

This Baroque architectural monument with a wonderful façade with a balcony, a semi-circular portal and a picturesque courtyard boasting the…

This Baroque architectural monument with a wonderful façade with a…

Prešernov trg (Prešeren Square)

We enter Prešeren Square, previously the most important peripheral square in Koper, through the Muda Gate, the ancient gate of…

We enter Prešeren Square, previously the most important peripheral square…

The Cadamuro – Morgante Palace

This mighty two-storey Baroque building from the late 18th century is located at the far eastern end of Prešeren Square.

This mighty two-storey Baroque building from the late 18th century…

The Totto ex Gavardo Palace

It took its present form in the 18th century when three palaces were joined together. At the beginning of the…

It took its present form in the 18th century when…

Lion Castle

In the 13th century, the Venetians connected the town on the island with land, building the Lion Castle (Castello Leone).

In the 13th century, the Venetians connected the town on…

The A gheffo Houses

“Casa a gheffo” were typical buildings with a storey pier leaning on carved support beams.

“Casa a gheffo” were typical buildings with a storey pier…

The Almerigotti Palace

This two-storey Baroque palace from the 16th century is rich in architectural details, including the crest of the Bruti family…

This two-storey Baroque palace from the 16th century is rich…

Carpacciov trg (Carpaccio Square)

The square next to the Taverna bears the name of Vittore Carpaccio, the famous Venetian painter. The locals used to…

The square next to the Taverna bears the name of…

The Carpaccio House

The Venetian painter Vittore Carpaccio and his son Benedetto are thought to have lived and created in this house on…

The Venetian painter Vittore Carpaccio and his son Benedetto are…

The Bruti Palace

The palace of the Bruti family, who moved to Koper from Albania in the second half of the 16th century,…

The palace of the Bruti family, who moved to Koper…

The Vissich – Nardi Palace

This is a one-storey Baroque palace with a rich exterior, adding a luxurious touch to the eastern part of Brolo…

This is a one-storey Baroque palace with a rich exterior,…

Fontico

Fontico, a building boasting Venetian architecture and windows from the Renaissance and the Gothic period, is located on Brolo Square…

Fontico, a building boasting Venetian architecture and windows from the…

The Gravisi – Barbabianca Palace

The Gravisi-Barbabianca Palace is definitely one of the most beautiful Baroque palaces in Koper. Its construction was finished in the…

The Gravisi-Barbabianca Palace is definitely one of the most beautiful…

The Elio Palace

This palace joining two buildings is located next to the Brolo Square, opposite the Gravisi-Barbabianca Palace.

This palace joining two buildings is located next to the…

The Barbabianca – Kuppelweiser Palace

This palace is located in the narrowest part of Ulica OF close to Čevljarska ulica, which often makes it hard…

This palace is located in the narrowest part of Ulica…

The Gravisi – Buttorai Palace

This two-storey Baroque palace is ornamented by the coat of arms of a noble family and a trifora, a first-floor…

This two-storey Baroque palace is ornamented by the coat of…

The Tarsia Palace

This palace was originally owned by the Percico family and was built at the end of the 16th century in…

This palace was originally owned by the Percico family and…

The Vittori family House

The one-storey Vittori House is a corner house situated at the former Orti grandi street (its name means Large gardens);…

The one-storey Vittori House is a corner house situated at…

The Gian Rinaldo Carli High School (previously “Collegio dei nobili”)

This 17th century building is located next to Ulica agrarne reforme, on Gimnazijski trg (High School Square).

This 17th century building is located next to Ulica agrarne…

The Verzi Portal

This Gothic entrance portal is supposed to have originated in the 15th century and was probably a part of the…

This Gothic entrance portal is supposed to have originated in…

The Tiepolo – Gravisi Palace

This Baroque palace is also known as “Bassegio”, “the Vida Palace”, “palazzina” and even “the battlefield” since fencing duels used…

This Baroque palace is also known as “Bassegio”, “the Vida…

The Favento – Guzzi House

This Gothic house is a typical representative of houses in Koper. This construction method was probably typical for workers and…

This Gothic house is a typical representative of houses in…

The Bartoli House

This Baroque townhouse was built in the second half of the 18th century.

This Baroque townhouse was built in the second half of…

Cankarjeva ulica (Cankar Street)

This street bears the name of the Slovenian writer Ivan Cankar and connects Brolo Square and Vojkovo Embankment.

This street bears the name of the Slovenian writer Ivan…

The Del Bello and the Patriarch’s Tower

The Baroque palace Del Bello was built in the 17th century. In the 18th century, another storey was added to…

The Baroque palace Del Bello was built in the 17th…

Vergerijev trg (Vergerio Square)

This square and its small park are located behind the former Madonizza Palace which currently houses the headquarters of the…

This square and its small park are located behind the…

The Sabini House

This baroquified house actually originates from an even older period. Its façade boasts the coat of arms of the Sabini…

This baroquified house actually originates from an even older period.…

The Grisoni – Sabini House

This Venetian-Gothic palace from the 15th century was the home of Francesco Grisoni.

This Venetian-Gothic palace from the 15th century was the home…

Verdijeva ulica (Verdi Street)

This broad and well-arranged street leading from Tito Square towards the Bastion will charm you with its views of the…

This broad and well-arranged street leading from Tito Square towards…

The Koper Theatre building

Although this medieval building became the home of the Koper Theatre in the 18th century, the theatre itself was already…

Although this medieval building became the home of the Koper…

The Fini House

This Baroque two-storey house from the 18th century has three entrances, a balcony, windows with a balustrade fence and a…

This Baroque two-storey house from the 18th century has three…

The Madonizza Palace

This two-storey Renaissance house of the Madonizza family was built in the 16th century. Today, the palace houses the premises…

This two-storey Renaissance house of the Madonizza family was built…

The Perco house

This one-storey Baroque residential house is an example of architecture used in towns. It was probably built in the 18th…

This one-storey Baroque residential house is an example of architecture…

The »Tomos« apartment building

The so-called Tomos apartment building is a post-war building created by the architect Edo Mihevc.

The so-called Tomos apartment building is a post-war building created…

Pristaniška ulica (Port Street)

Pristaniška ulica or the Koper promenade will lead you from the Muda Gate past some of the more important commercial…

Pristaniška ulica or the Koper promenade will lead you from…

The Almerigogna Palace

The special appearance of this two-storey Gothic palace is a consequence of the fact that two previously independent buildings have…

The special appearance of this two-storey Gothic palace is a…

The Percauz House

This house is one of the oldest preserved Romanesque-Gothic buildings in Koper.

This house is one of the oldest preserved Romanesque-Gothic buildings…

The harbour master’s office / The maritime administration office

This is a classicist Baroque one-storey building from white Istrian stone built in the first quarter of the 18th century.…

This is a classicist Baroque one-storey building from white Istrian…

The Manzini Palace

This simple Baroque townhouse palace is composed of three buildings of varying heights.

This simple Baroque townhouse palace is composed of three buildings…

Ribiški trg (Fisher’s Square)

The Fisher’s Square (formerly known as Campo Sant’Andrea) is one of the most spacious circumferential squares.

The Fisher’s Square (formerly known as Campo Sant’Andrea) is one…

Casa Veneziana

The Middle Ages design of the Casa Veneziana was created after the 13th or 14th century, i.e. during the period when…

The Middle Ages design of the Casa Veneziana was created…

Kapodistriasov trg (Capodistria Square)

Capodistrias Square, located on the former courtyard of the monastery of St. Claire, bears the name of the first Greek governor,…

Capodistrias Square, located on the former courtyard of the monastery…

Giordanov trg (Giordano Square)

On this tiny square, you can admire the former monastery and the Capuchin Church of St Martha. At one point,…

On this tiny square, you can admire the former monastery…

Gramscijev trg (Gramsci Square)

Once also known as St Peter’s Square, it was an extremely important feature.

Once also known as St Peter’s Square, it was an…

The Gravisi Castle

The Gravisi Castle and its defensive wall stand on a hill above the bay of Koper.

The Gravisi Castle and its defensive wall stand on a…

Street chapel / Aedicula

The altar of the street chapel was probably transferred from the old church (demolished in 1826) which stood in this…

The altar of the street chapel was probably transferred from…

A milestone of the Venetian road

Next to the road leading from the Škocjan graveyard to Bertoki stands a stone pillar. The pillar bears the inscription…

Next to the road leading from the Škocjan graveyard to…

Town parks

Another interesting feature of the town of Koper are all its town parks.

Another interesting feature of the town of Koper are all…

Galleries

There are several galleries in Koper. You can find them on the streets of the old town centre, next to…

There are several galleries in Koper. You can find them…

Restaurant Tenja

Ošterija Peperončino

Gostilna Trije Lovci

Gostilna Švab

Gostilna Pri Tinetu

Gostilna Oljka

Gostilna Nimis Vanganel

Gostilna Mohoreč

Gostilna Miranda

Gostilna Cah

Mihatova domačija

Jakomin Farm

Guest House Nostalgia