KOPER, Slovenia

The origin of Koper goes back to the second half of the 6th century AD, but only between the 10th and the 13th century the town became the leading settlement on the Istrian peninsula, mainly thanks to its trading and political connections with Aquileia and Venice. By the end of the Middle Age Koper was the Istrian capital within the Ventian Repubblic.

Its excellent strategic and geographical location has made that Koper has continued until our days to play a major role in trading and in commerce. Today its harbour has a significant importance for trades from Eastern European countries passing through the Mediterranean Sea.

Language: Slovene

Currency: Slovene Tolar (€uro widly accepted in shops and restaurants)

 DOCKING                          

1st Basin – Pier 7 (a, b or c)

The centre of the town is at about 2,5 km (11/2 mile)

TO GET TO TOWN                                                                                                                                                                       

No public transport is available in port. A taxi can be called through the local agency.

  

WHAT TO VISIT

Time and schedule permitting

 

 The attraction of this town is its medieval part. Most of the monuments were built between the 13th and 16th century.

 

Tito Square, the central town square, is flanked with secular and religious builings of various styles (gothic, renaissance, baroque): the Pretor’s Palace, the Foresteria, the town Loggia, the Cathedral, the City bell tower.

Other sites, all virtually within walking distance, are: the Rotunda of St. John the Babtist, St. Jacob’s Church, St. Anna’s Church, the Rotunda of St. Mary’s Assumption (or of St. Elias), the Treasury of the Cathedral, the Verzi portal, the Percauz House, the Almerigogna Palace, some remaining Ventian Gothic Houses, the Fontico (former grain warehouse).

 

SHOPPING                                                                                                                                                                                                       

 Koper is a tourist town with many visitors also from nearby Italy. Therefore you will find many shops all around town.

 EATING OUT

You will find numerous restaurants in town. Sea-food and other Slovenian specialties are served mainly.