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, kind people, rich , kind people, diversity, unspoilt unspoilt diversity, and well- lively creativity, cultural cultural . Slovenian 002 Istria - and and inhabited pre-Roman in island, first Koper an was In past, B.C. the years Middle the of Bronze 1500 times Age, to the back Koper of goes history The in thepastandtoday Koper to the economic centre ofSlovenian centre economic to the long Island way stony Goat from the a number and changes of progressed greatest the Kopertowns, underwent all Slovenian Of coastal and states. rulers different by history throughout image andwhose name were altered Koper, of are names various the D'Istria Capo Histriae, Caput Capraria, Insula Justinopolis, Capris, Aegida, Roman times Roman . cultural changes, which can still still whichcultural can changes, economic and significant most the long Venetian rule, Koper underwent Duringlanguage: the Capodistria. name changed was Italian to the its I it was was I it Gregory Pope of in times the Capris, town the called In was Roman times, influences. bring all together these to quite and is an it art roots historic image modern deep has Its Istria. times of the the of times in Only the Histriae. Caput named it Aquilea of patriarchs the Justinopolis, called was it era Island), in Byzantine Insula Capraria Insula Venetian Republic (the Goat (the Goat

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Slovenian 004 Istria closely linked Being afish sea. to the closely a part of the mainland, ofthe a part oftime, became island the course 'an in the island'.means Although language,In Italian the Izola (isola) anbe to town the which towns, used Istrian of smallest view the of a wonderful has village the hills, neighbouring above Izola.Kortami the Overlooking found in village the nad Kaštelir Their remains be still territory. can thisin settlements build fortified to Istria of known inhabitants first were the of Illyrian tribe the of Two members C. B. years thousand in thepastandtoday Izola island : Izola. : its story its is is - popular tourist resort. It is most ap most is It resort. popular tourist Izolaworkers, into developed has a inns can be foundinns be can when walking along and pleasant galleries Numerous art tourism. to approach inresulting asomewhatmore gentle people, for its good not is it if tourists for the good not something is that is in Izola offer tourist modern the of return here all year round. motto The who lovemen and people, to retired by youngpreciated sports families, as as known status, beauty' mer 'sleeping for its Despite factory. fish-canning ing first home ofthe the town, was it the home of fishermen of home the and and - - - town also offers a variety of of avariety town offers also The core. city old the of streets the events wherever go. they in hometown their hearts their ofIzola People carry nationalities. ofdifferent harmonious coexistence of aplace people, and hospitable sights architectural history, tradition, Izola is a picturesque Izola apicturesque is cuisine and excellent wines. delicious Istrian home ofthe the also is This villages. surrounding its and city the of and customs traditions , many old which of depict cultural cultural of of history Izola and hospitable isapicturesque , architectural people mosaic

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Slovenian 006 Istria Piran is a very special, precious city.

Each time one looks at Piran from a distance or from the air, one is overcome by a feeling of surprise. Piran in the past and today

Piran is a very special, precious city. Throughout time, Piran maintained their living mainly by tourism. Numer- It is the best preserved cultural the clustered medieval structure nar- ous events take place all year monument of Slovenian Istria and row winding streets, houses huddled round in the open and in magnifi- the closest neighbour of Portorož, the close together, rising in cascades, the cent buildings named after famous luxurious city of flowers. contact with the sea, numer- people from Piran. The Church of St. ous squares and churches. George, the patron saint of Piran, Each time one looks at Piran from rises above the town. From its lookout a distance or from the air, one is is the gem found in tower you have a wonderful view of overcome by a feeling of surprise. the very centre of Piran. It was named Piran and its surroundings and all the Loved by the eyes of the people and after the famous violinist and com- way across the sea to the Croatian by the eye of the camera, its image poser , who made and Italian coast. is known all over the world. However, the town world-famous. His statue is it is also a great pleasure to enjoy all located in the centre of the square. Two hotels, a youth hostel, a number the things that cannot be seen from The city is surrounded by a circular of private rooms, churches, galleries, afar. When you visit Piran, you should wall. Piran is a member of the Euro- museums and Piran Aquarium invite take a closer look at its architec- pean Walled Cities Association. you to come and see for yourself. ture, influenced by the Venetian You will not regret it.

Republic, which left its mark on most The city of Piran is a national Slovenian Istria Istrian towns. historical monument. People earn 008 The countryside of Slovenian Istria

Just as a person is identified by their name and surname, towns in Slove- nian Istria cannot exist without their countryside, forming a geographic and social unity.

In the surroundings of Koper, Slovenian most important contact with the sea, there are many villages complementing Koper with their spe- cial features. a 300-metre-high Karst cliff offering Črni Kal is the first Istrian village a breathtaking view. The history of the on the way from the mainland to the castle goes back to the 13th century. Mediterranean Istria. Here you can Today, among its walls, you will find a see the remains of the oldest Slove- top-quality castle restaurant. Close nian farmhouse, the Benko house, to the castle is Sveta jama (the Holy from the 15th century. The village is Cave), with the only underground also known for the slanting church church in Slovenia, the abode of the tower of the church of St. Valentine. martyr St. . Crossing the Črni Kal viaduct on your way to the sea, you enter the modern , a beautiful village locat- era. ed under the Karst edge, is famous for the church of the Holy Trinity, consid- is one of the oldest villages in ered the only entirely painted church Slovenia, first mentioned in the 11th in Slovenia, where it is still possible to century. It is best known for its 200- admire the very well preserved fresco metre-high climbing wall above the with the motif of the Dance of Death. Črni Kal, Osp, village, popular among climbers from The offer of the village is additionally Villages , and map of Istria, dating back to the year all over , offering 55 different enriched by two galleries, one dedi- , Socerb, Lopar are also worth mentioning. 1525. The village has the status of climbing routes. cated to the sculptor Jože Pohlen, and Kubed acted as a fort to protect Slovenian cultural heritage, just as the other to the restorer, painter and people from the attacks of the Turks the neighbouring village of Socerb is famous for its castle, poet Viktor Snoj, and various offerers Krkavče, Hrastovlje, in the 15th and 16th centuries. with the gallery of the famous Slo- Strmec, which stands on the edge of of traditional Istrian cuisine. Marezige and Lopar are located above venian painter Božidar Jakac. Sv. the valley. Marezige is the Peter is best known for Tonina hiša, Krkavče in a village of Celtic origin. Kubed, Marezige, famous capital of the Refošk wine. open-air ethnological museum, torkla its name means 'a stone' or 'a rock'. Another attractive town is Ankaran, – olive oil press – and old-time kitch- The centre of the village was indeed a popular holiday resort, with excellent ens, illustrating the life of the village built on solid rock. The mysterious Lopar, Nova vas, hotel facilities, wellness centres and people in the past. Krkavče Monolith with the carving numerous recreational paths, where of the pagan Sun God, 100 metres you can relax and learn a lot about the In the countryside of Izola, eastwards of the village cemetery, is Padna, Korte, historical and cultural heritage. the villages Korte and are at least 3000 years old. the work and well worth visiting not only for their lifestyle of Istrian people can be seen The villages in the countryside cultural heritage features but also in the Vrešje House, the living mu- Cetore of Piran are also very interesting. because of gastronomic pleasures. Slovenian Istria seum of Krkavče. Nova vas can be found on the first 010 how to make the best of the city of of city the of how to make best the know People resort. anda spa health which built company established, was century, ashareholders' 19th the of monks upthe day. to this end At the French, of maintained tradition the Empire, Habsburg the well as the as of Venetians, – members authorities seawater,of mud. and town All sea properties healing the discovered century. Monks 13th the since resort known ahealth as which been has town the of nameThe tells astory Rosary. the of –Mary Rose Church the delle Maria of named after with with name The we associate Portorož. in thepastandtoday Portorož flowers . However, town the was indulged in its luxurious treats. It has has It luxuriousindulged treats. in its eras, various of gentlemen some and ladies hand beautiful guests, famous when times memorial of a is The Kempinski Palace Hotel Kempinski Palace The Saltpans Portorož promenade. Portorož jewelHotel, the glamorous the of Palace the of architecture resplendent the with combined been has beauty and air.sea 1920, Since natural the area are in abundance: indeed salt, nature of found in the ... gifts the and value unique the of importance the and advertised resort They have flowers. a health developed flowers… associate with The namewe Portorož. . Health, beauty, wellness beauty, wellness . Health, Sečovlje Sečovlje

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considerably from that of the old days. old the of from that considerably flowers of differs in port the events and numerous centres wellness nos, one small big and two casi airport, marina, hotels, its with age Portorož of resort status in 1975. status im modern The resort natural health which acquired its Spa, Palace the of number visitors of number present-day this the with to compare impossible is It guests. by 7000 In visited 1913,was Portorož facilities. and contemporary exterior combining old-fashioned famous the and improved, restored been tel has revival. Kempinski The Ho its Palace witnessed has year 2008 The misery. of and wealth of those times seen - - - from Sežana you willfrom Sežana findthe plateau 5kilometres Karst the On ofSlovenia.around part this you are if traveling amust is caves to one ofthe Avisit experiences. overground various and offers secrets reveals numerous underground tres, ing square onmore kilome than 500 Stud Farm Stud by the beauties it offers. offers. it beauties by the by bike and you willcity astonished be the Explore and history. arich sights by numerous natural and cultural characterized is city The atmosphere. afriendly and relaxed with surprises can visit the the visit can on, you further ofkilometres A couple nian well heritage. as global as Slove ofthe part world, an important in farms the stud oldest one ofthe is This horses. white Lipizzaner mous Karst experience. pleasurable a Izola tourists and Piran which offer invillages hinterland the ofKoper, We have already some mentioned Excursions In 185 years since it was discovered, discovered, was it since years In 185 , a unique landscape stretch , aunique landscape , the capital of Slovenia, of capital , the Cave of of Cave , the home of the fa home ofthe , the Lipica Lipica - . - - - look at the at the look Travelling further, you should take a cliff. high on a123-metre- perched hideout, Erazem Predjama, of who lived in this baron, robber home knight ofthe the built over 700 ago and years was built in front ofalarge cave. was It If you decide to visit Italy, to visit you decide If cream cake. 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Slovenian 020 Istria - Stories from the past

People are proud of their land. We are story of Parenzana, the narrow - aware that without yesterday there is gauge track, which connected Trieste no today and no tomorrow. Tourism and Poreč for 33 years. The train was manages to intertwine the threads so slow that passengers were able to of the past and those of the present pick cherries and figs during the ride. with special skill. Would the food in In Izola you can visit the Parenzana Slovenian Istria have its delicious Museum and look at model trains taste if modern cooks did not respect from all over the world. the recipes of their grandmothers? Portorož Airport is connected with the The respect for our past is felt in the story of two businessmen, brothers attitude towards our heritage and cul- Cosulich, who established the first other prominent men of ture, keeping in touch with old habits passenger airline in this part Koper inviting us to visit Slovenian and traditions, respecting the work of of Europe. Istria? What does the legend of numerous generations of our ances- St. Nazarius, the patron saint tors from all walks of life. While driving from Koper to Izola, your of Koper tell us? And the cobbles It is good to hear children telling the eyes are attracted by the mesmerizing of the streets in old town centres of sea. Somewhere here, deep on the Piran, Koper and Izola? What are the sea bottom lie the remains of Rex, words of invitation of farmers, who the ship which sank in 1944, during offer us homemade olive oil and their the attack of allied planes. The story excellent wines? The stories of still causes a great deal of excite- local people await us. People who ment. Its memory is immortalised in live here and now, respecting the past Rex Gallery in Izola. and respecting you, who have come Sečovlje Saltpans still whisper to us here to write and experience your the stories of distant past. own story. How are Santorio, Carpaccio, You have chosen Slovenian Tarsia, Vergerij, Carli and Istria. Welcome! www.slovenia.info SPIRIT SLOVENIJA Dimičeva 13, 1000 Ljubljana Tel.: 00386 1 589 85 50 Fax: 00386 1 589 85 60 e-mail: [email protected]

BY PLANE: BY : Portorož (till 50 seats, sport airplane) Munich – Slovenian Istria Triest (Ronchi): 80 km (Piran – Izola – Koper): 485 km Ljubljana (Jože Pučnik): 143 km Venice (Marco Polo): 190 km Wien - Graz - Ljubljana – Klagenfurt: 196 km Slovenian Istria (Piran – Izola – Koper): 490 km BY TRAIN – railway station: Koper Venice – Slovenian Istria Triest (Piran – Izola – Koper): 190 km

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Ankaran Izola Jadranska cesta 25, 6280 Ankaran Ljubljanska ulica 17, 6310 Izola T: 00386 5 652 04 44 T: 00386 5 640 10 50 F: 00386 5 652 04 45 F: 00386 5 640 10 52 [email protected] [email protected] www.koper.si www.izola.eu

Koper Portorož Titov trg 3, 6000 Koper Obala 16, 6320 Portorož T: 00386 5 664 64 03 T: 00386 5 674 22 20 F: 00386 5 664 64 06 F: 00386 5 674 82 61 [email protected] [email protected] www.koper.si www.portoroz.si

Hrastovlje Piran Hrastovlje 53, 6275 Črni Kal Tartinijev trg 2, 6330 Piran M: 00386 41 398 368 T: 00386 5 673 44 40 [email protected] F: 00386 5 673 44 41 www.koper.si [email protected] www.portoroz.si

Publisher: SPIRIT SLOVENIA Mestna občina Koper (Turistična organizacija Koper) Turistično združenje Izola, g.i.z. Turistično združenje Portorož, g.i.z.

Design: P. Koren, M. Kleibencetl - Helikopterdesign Printed by: Gorenjski tisk storitve d.o.o. Photos: U. Trnkoczy, J. Jeraša, J. Filipčič, B. Reisman M. Motoh, P. Venturelli, S. Gombač, S. Gobbo, Ž. Intihar, Arhiv TZP, MOK, TZ Izola, J. Wesely, G.Baruffi, M. Kostanjšek, archive SPIRIT.

Text: Nataša Benčič Lectorship: Mirjam Lemut Translation: M. Perpar

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