With its 5.000 inhabitants, Piran is the best preserved old town on the Slovene coast, and is protected as an urban, cultural, and historic monument. And its favourable Mediterranean climate makes it a natural health resort through most of the year. The Piran peninsula was first settled by the Illyrians in prehistoric times, and was for a long period closely linked to Venice. Pirans's rich architecture testifies to this prosperous relationship: the 14th century Church of St. Francis, the Romanesque Cathedral, the Venetian House, the Jewish Square, and the "hanging houses" of old town offer an unforgettable walk through the centuries. Other sights include the Aquarium, the marine Museum, the old Salt Museum, and the birthplace of violinist and composer Giuseppe Tartini.

More information:

• Piran - VR Panoramas
  Map of the town

• About Piran and it's sights
  Tartini Square, The Minorite Church of St. Francis, The Minorite Cloister, The Tartini Family Tomb

• The Heritage of the Slovenian Littoral
  A walk through nature's beauty, architectural and artistic achievements and history of Slovenian Littoral