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iran - the old port town with
remnants of a medieval wall is
Pprotected as a cultural and historical
monument. Narrow streets with closely
constructed houses descending from the
hill and its church to the central square on
the coast only emphasise its Mediterranean
character.
Portorož with its hotels, marina,
airport, casinos, wellness centres
and numerous events in the ‘port of
flowers’ (the literal translation of the town’s
name) continues to be amongst the most
popular Slovenian tourist destination.
Koper (Slovenian pronunciation: [ˈkoːpəɾ]; Italian:
Capodistria) is the fifth largest city in Slovenia. The importance
of Koper in this region can be sought in its rich history that
has seen changes of various reigns and states, all of which marked the
city with their specific traits and names. Today, Koper is a commercial,
tourist and university city that continues developing its offer in terms of
seaside resorts, nautical tourism, culture, sports and shopping. With a
unique ecology and biodiversity, it is considered an important national
natural resource. The city's Port of Koper is the major contributor to the
economy of the eponymous city municipality.
Izola is a picturesque
mosaic of tradition,
history, architectural
sights and hospitable people, a
place featuring the harmonious
coexistence of different
nationalities. A host of art
galleries and pleasant inns can
be found when walking along the
streets of the old city centre.
remnants of a medieval wall is
Pprotected as a cultural and historical
monument. Narrow streets with closely
constructed houses descending from the
hill and its church to the central square on
the coast only emphasise its Mediterranean
character.
Portorož with its hotels, marina,
airport, casinos, wellness centres
and numerous events in the ‘port of
flowers’ (the literal translation of the town’s
name) continues to be amongst the most
popular Slovenian tourist destination.
Koper (Slovenian pronunciation: [ˈkoːpəɾ]; Italian:
Capodistria) is the fifth largest city in Slovenia. The importance
of Koper in this region can be sought in its rich history that
has seen changes of various reigns and states, all of which marked the
city with their specific traits and names. Today, Koper is a commercial,
tourist and university city that continues developing its offer in terms of
seaside resorts, nautical tourism, culture, sports and shopping. With a
unique ecology and biodiversity, it is considered an important national
natural resource. The city's Port of Koper is the major contributor to the
economy of the eponymous city municipality.
Izola is a picturesque
mosaic of tradition,
history, architectural
sights and hospitable people, a
place featuring the harmonious
coexistence of different
nationalities. A host of art
galleries and pleasant inns can
be found when walking along the
streets of the old city centre.
