Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Behind the market north of Tartinijev trg,
medieval homes
have been built into an ancient
defensive wall along Obzidna ulica, which passes under the 15th-century
Dolphin Gate
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(Dolfinova Vrata; Obzidna ulica)
, with a plaque showing three of
in the Middle Ages, is about 100m to the northwest of here.
Trg 1 Maja & Punta
(1st May Sq)
This square may sound like a socialist parade ground, but it was the centre of
Piran until the Middle Ages, when it was called Stari trg (Old Sq). The surrounding streets
are a maze of pastel-coloured overhanging houses, vaulted passages and arcaded court-
yards. The square is surrounded by interesting baroque buildings, including the former
town
pharmacy
(Lekarna; Trg 1 Maja 2)
on the north side (now the Fontana restaurant).
was built in the late 18th century to store fresh water; rainwater from the surrounding
roofs flowed into it through the fish borne by the stone
putti
cherubs in two corners.
today's is small and modern. Attached to it out back, however, the round, serrated tower
13th century but altered 500 years later, evokes the ancient beacon from which Piran got
its name. It has a lovely (though decrepit) stuccoed ceiling.
SQUARE
Activities
BOATING & CRUISES
The Maona Tourist Agency (
Click here
)
and several other agencies in Piran and Portorož
can book you on any number of cruises - from a loop that takes in the towns along the
coast to day-long excursions to Brioni National Park and Rovinj in Croatia, or Venice and
Trieste in Italy.
DIVING
Noriksub
( 041 590 746, 673 22 18;
www.skupinanoriksub.si
; Prešernovo nabrežje 24; shore/
boat dive €30/40; 10am-noon & 2-6pm Tue-Sun summer, 10am-4pm Sat & Sun
DIVING
