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Town in Slovene Littoral, Slovenia
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Dating back to the 15th century and the only fully restored building in the plaza, this is Koper's symbol and it now houses the tourist office which offers guided tours of the Palace, including the city council meeting chamber and weddings room
Stolna cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja
The largest Cathedral in Slovenia containing famous paintings from Vittore Carpaccio, a renowned Venetian painter. Fully renovated, with much sacral heritage indoors.
Zvonik (Mestni stolp)
Climb the bell tower for great views of the city and surroundings. Contains the oldest working bell in Slovenia.
Armerija in Foresterija
Armeria is the former municipal armoury. The Foresteria, formerly known as Albergo nuovo, was used as reception and accommodation facilities for podesta’s (mayor's) guests. They were originally two separate buildings.
Loža
It was used as a debate club for all the townsmen, with their discussions considered by the city council as well.
Ex salt storage, nowadays is the location of the most interesting event & music venue in Koper
14th century house thought to be the home of the eminent Venetian painter Vittore Carpaccio.
Vodnjak Da Ponte
The biggest city fountain is a reproduction of the Rialto Bridge in Venice. It was commissioned in 1666 by podesta Lorenzo da Ponte.
Vrata Muda
The Renaissance style Muda Gate remains the only preserved city gate out of the former twelve.
14th century Venetian style building was used as a warehouse for the grain given to the townsmen in times of bad harvest or war.
Inexpensive seafood restaurant serving mostly take-away with some outdoor seating. Fresh catch delivered daily from local fisherman and each item is served until sold-out for the day! Great calamari.
Typical Turkish restaurant locally known for the cheapest fresh pizza in town. Great for students and backpackers.
Pancakes
Vegan & Vegetarian food. Takeaway with tables outside & across road.
Slavček Istrian Cellar
Small locally-owned restaurant serving regional home-style food and wines with indoor and outdoor seating. Good quality at moderate prices. Vojko, the owner, is quite friendly.
Bar and restaurant serving fresh local seafood plates, wines, and cheeses. Mostly outdoor seating.
The infamous Oly Burger is usually the last place open in town to get a drink (... also to-go). The food is OK but a little pricey. Bar stool seating.
Largest local pizzeria. Large selection. Fast delivery available.
Chada Thai cuisine
Turk Inn
Švab Tavern
Norma Tavern
Cah Tavern
regional, often homemade food
High-end restaurant serving great food and drinks.
Six draught craft beers plus coffee
Taste of Istria
Wine bar and bottle shop selling high-end Istrian wines, olive oils, and other local culinary products.
Lovely little hostel of 20 beds spread over four rooms. Well air-conditioned and very clean, but the two bathrooms containing both showers and toilets can cause some queueing in the morning.
The only hotel in the old city.
Agraria Koper is a farmer's co-op supermarket selling high-quality products from local and regional producers. Produce, meats, honey, pastas, wine, and more. Something between a farmer's market and Whole Foods. It's definitely worth a visit if you want to cook yourself or bring some special treats home. There is also a much smaller location closer to the centre.
By car
Koper has easy highway connections from Ljubljana and Trieste.
By rideshare
A locally-created website and app named Prevoz is the most widely used ride sharing site within Slovenia. The typical fare to Ljubljana is €5 from the Tržnica / Oly Burger bus stop in the center.
By bus
The direct bus services to Trieste operate between 3 and 6 times a day, costing about €3-5 depending on the bus company.40.
By train
The national railway company Slovenske železnice operates 5-6 daily trains from Ljubljana (2 h) and Maribor (4½ h).
By Taxi
In general, Slovene taxis are less expensive than Italian taxis. They are permitted to pick you up (or drop you off) in Trieste if you order them (about €20-25).
By bus
There are a number local buses that can take you from the main bus station to the old city centre or the newer urban and industrial area.
By taxi
Taxis within the Koper district typically cost a flat €3. See listings above.
By bicycle
The Slovenian coast has an excellent network of bicycle roads. Bicycles can be rented in a few places in Koper :
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