Piran Things to Do Tips by Skeptic-jr

Trg 1 Maja Prvomajski trg/square Review

1st of May Square - a market in the old part of Piran with a big cistern in the middle in the past used as a reservoir for water. Sorry for the photo, it has been taken from the back side of the square and does not show how marvel it is. Unfortunately I have not another one.

Church at Tartini Square

The St. Peter Church built in 13th in the Roman style, generally rebuilt in 1818 in pure clasicism. A great relief above the doors.

St. Stephen Church

One of the oldest church in Piran, in 13th and 14th century it was also most attended by people. It stands at such a small square that can be easy missed.

Court House

The new Court House from the end of 19th century stands on the western side of the square.

Directions: Tartini Square

Red House Venetian house Review

Nice house in the Venetian Gothic style from 15th century with a picturesque balcony in the corner. In building's face there is also a scuplture of lion with an latin inscription meaning "Let them say". According to the legend this writing was ordered by a marchant who fall in love with girl about whom people were talking that is unfaithful.

Directions: Tartini Square

Tartini Monument Tartini's square Review

Giuseppe Tartini, a great violinist and composer, was born in Piran in 1692 (+1770). In the end of 19th century the Venetian Antonio dal Zotto made a monument which dominates the Tartini Square up to now.

Light-house

At very tip of land stands a little light-house.

Where can you take a swim

Concrete and rocky beaches are along big part of sea shore. There is also a place for diving at the shore in the north of the town.

Town Hall Town hall Review

An impressive building in the neo-renaissance style designed by Givanni Righetti and built in the seventies of the 19th century.

Directions: Tartini Square.

Tartini Square

The brilliant oval-shaped square is the real heart of the town, covered by white marble, which looks like a wet pavement. In the middle stands the Giuseppe Tartini monument, on the left are a courthause and a hall town, in the background St George Church; backwards - a harbor.