Piran
Piran is an ancient small town from the Middle Ages, a coastal
town at the most northwestern point of Istria.
Written sources mention that the first settlement of Piran
was ruined by Atila-the king of the Huns people in the 5th
century. In the 7th century there was the first system of
fortifications around the town. In the 13th century Piran
came under the control of the Venetians and the town
developed and expanded. Because of its geographical
position, the town has a difficult history, on the other
hand it used to benefit from seaborn trade. Over the
centuries the citizens have made their living by fishing
and handcrafts. They have dealt with wine trade, salt
trade (nearby salt pans), the sale of olive oil and grain
coming from the countryside.
Piran is well-known
for its cultural heritage and for centuries it has
inspired artists who have left their mark on the town. The
most well-known was the violonist and mathematician
Giuseppe Tartini who was born here and the main square has
been named after him. Various musical, cultural and
theater performances are organised during the year in the
town squares. Events such as the "Piran music evenings",
the international artists "Ex tempore exhibition of
paintings", the theater festival named "The Littoral
Summer festival", the cribs in Piran's churches during the
whole month of december, the ancient market place, are
special attractions.
Only 1 km from Piran you can find a big and modern
convention center and hotel resort "Hoteli Bernardin"
www.h-bernardin.si. One km further there is a modern and
well-known holiday resort Portorož-Portorose with more
large hotels: www.lifeclass.net, welness and beauty center
Terme Palace: www.terme-giz.si, and also the hotel resort
Metropol: www.metropol-hotels.com with a large gambling
house: www.casino.si, the nearby modern Marina being
easily reached by the inhabitants of all Central European
countries: www.marinap.si. The nearest tourist airport is
only 10 km away from Piran
www.portoroz-airport.si
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