THE TOWN OF PIRAN
Piran is an ancient small town from the Middle Ages, a coastal town at
the northwesternmost 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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