Piran
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Piran is probably the most beautiful of Slovenia's coastal towns, perched on a tiny piece of land jutting into the sea. It feels more like an coastal town, without all the Italian tourists, and for good reason: Piran was part of the Venetian empire from the late 13th century to the end of the 18th century.
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Get around
Piran is tiny. Tiny! The only way to get around is to walk, but it's probably only 30 minutes maximum from one end to the other.
See
- Tartinijev trg, the beautiful oval-shaped main square, with a statue of the famous violinist Giuseppe Tartini.
- The Venetian House, the red building on Tartinijev trg is a fantastic example of gothic Venetian architecture and the oldest building on the square.
- Sunset over the Adriatic sea, preferably from a bar on the waterfront with an aperitivo in hand.
Do
- Explore Piran's narrow streets. Get lost. Find a little cafe or bar and relax.
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Sleep
With a shortage of hotel accommodation the best option can be to take a 'private room', ie rent out a room in a local's house. Several local tourist agencies keep lists of such rooms and will book them for you. Don't expect the owners to speak english, but surprisingly that doesn't seem to matter even if you speak no Slovenian - they're generally very helpful and remember, they've done this before. Standards vary: sometimes you'll get towels for a shower, sometimes not. But regardless, it will certainly be an experience and a chance to meet some locals.
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