{"id":2692,"date":"2019-04-02T16:39:19","date_gmt":"2019-04-02T14:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/?p=2692"},"modified":"2021-06-07T16:25:17","modified_gmt":"2021-06-07T14:25:17","slug":"what-to-do-in-piran-slovenia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/what-to-do-in-piran-slovenia\/","title":{"rendered":"Piran: The Perfect Day Trip to the Slovenian Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Piran is one of my favorite places in Slovenia and has wide range of things to do. Known for its Venetian architecture and viewpoints it is a place not to be missed. The Slovenian coastline is only 46.6km (29 miles) but just like everywhere else in Slovenia, don&#8217;t let the size fool you. Slovenia is very talented in cultivating these special places that are allowed to be unapologetically themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Piran is part of Slovenian Istria, which is the northern part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/istrian-pennisula-croatia-photojournal\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Istrian Peninsula<\/a> and also part of the Primorska region of Slovenia. It is a bilingual municipality which means you will see and hear both Slovenian and Italian. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/piran-slovenia.png\" alt=\"piran slovenia\" class=\"wp-image-2701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/piran-slovenia.png 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/piran-slovenia-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/piran-slovenia-800x300.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/what-to-do-in-piran.png\" alt=\"piran slovenia\" class=\"wp-image-2710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/what-to-do-in-piran.png 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/what-to-do-in-piran-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/what-to-do-in-piran-800x300.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a107d7dd8898\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a107d7dd8898\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/what-to-do-in-piran-slovenia\/#How_to_get_to_Piran\" title=\"How to get to Piran\">How to get to Piran<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/what-to-do-in-piran-slovenia\/#Ljubljana_%E2%80%93_Piran\" title=\"Ljubljana &#8211; Piran\">Ljubljana &#8211; Piran<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/what-to-do-in-piran-slovenia\/#Koper_%E2%80%93_Izola_%E2%80%93_Piran\" title=\"Koper &#8211; Izola &#8211; Piran\">Koper &#8211; Izola &#8211; Piran<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/what-to-do-in-piran-slovenia\/#Trieste_%E2%80%93_Piran\" title=\"Trieste &#8211; Piran\">Trieste &#8211; Piran<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/what-to-do-in-piran-slovenia\/#Things_to_do_in_Piran\" title=\"Things to do in Piran\">Things to do in Piran<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/what-to-do-in-piran-slovenia\/#Tartini_Square\" title=\"Tartini Square\">Tartini Square<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/what-to-do-in-piran-slovenia\/#St_Georges_Parish_Church\" title=\"St. George\u2019s Parish Church\">St. George\u2019s Parish Church<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/what-to-do-in-piran-slovenia\/#Walls_of_Piran\" title=\"Walls of Piran\">Walls of Piran<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/what-to-do-in-piran-slovenia\/#Beach\" title=\"Beach\">Beach<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/what-to-do-in-piran-slovenia\/#Museums\" title=\"Museums\">Museums<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/what-to-do-in-piran-slovenia\/#Where_to_Eat_in_Piran\" title=\"Where to Eat in Piran\">Where to Eat in Piran<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Piran\"><\/span>How to get to Piran<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ljubljana_%E2%80%93_Piran\"><\/span>Ljubljana &#8211; Piran<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Car<\/strong>: The easiest way is to drive! It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes depending on traffic. Do be extremely mindful that this route can be <strong>very<\/strong> congested on the weekends during warm weekends and summer months. Slovenians flock to the seaside in numbers and this is also a similar route to Croatia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can not drive through Piran, there is a parking garage (Forna\u010de 23). From here you can take a free bus from the top of the garage, or inside the garage take the elevator down and walk out towards the seaside, it&#8217;s a nice walk along the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bus<\/strong>: There are several bus companies that run this route but it will take almost 3 hours but only cost 4-18\u20ac. You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Ljubljana\/Piran\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rome2rio<\/a> to check times and cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shuttle<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goopti.com\/en\/places\/ljubljana-2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">GoOpti<\/a> &#8211; my usual recommendations for transport around Slovenia. My best advice is to book in advance though and the more flexible you are, the cheaper the cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goopti.com\/en\/places\/ljubljana-2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goopti.com\/assets\/affiliate2\/728x90-royal-en.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Koper_%E2%80%93_Izola_%E2%80%93_Piran\"><\/span>Koper &#8211; Izola &#8211; Piran<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bus<\/strong> is an option and takes about 50 minutes and costs just 3.10\u20ac with <a href=\"https:\/\/arriva.si\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Arriva<\/a>. Alternatively check Rome2rio for other companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taxi<\/strong> is also an option as it is just 17km so the price shouldn\u2019t be more than 20\u20ac. These two companies that operate in Koper: Taxi Posteggio Stazione (Phone +39 040 418822) or Servizio Radio Taxi (Phone +39 040 307730)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trieste_%E2%80%93_Piran\"><\/span>Trieste &#8211; Piran<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/map\/Trieste\/Piran#r\/Line-1412-bus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Buses run twice daily<\/a> take either the 1412 or 419 from Trieste and it takes about an hour and 15 minutes with one transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_do_in_Piran\"><\/span>Things to do in Piran<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tartini_Square\"><\/span>Tartini Square<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-3-1440x960.jpg\" alt=\"Tartini Square Piran\" class=\"wp-image-2702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-3-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The main square of Piran is called Tartini Square (Tartinijev trg or Piazza Tartini) named after the Italian Baroque violinist and composer Giuseppe Tartini. You will also see a large monument to him in the middle of the square. He was born in Piran when it was then part of the Republic of Venice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An interesting music fact about Tartini is that he was the first known owner of a violin made by Antonio Stradivari. He passed this violin to this student who passed it along to Karol Lipinski. This violin is known as the Lipinski Stradivarius. Made in 1715 it is now valued at $5 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"St_Georges_Parish_Church\"><\/span>St. George\u2019s Parish Church<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/st-georges-parish-piran-slovenia.png\" alt=\"what to see in piran\" class=\"wp-image-2703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/st-georges-parish-piran-slovenia.png 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/st-georges-parish-piran-slovenia-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/st-georges-parish-piran-slovenia-800x300.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/views-of-piran-slovenia.png\" alt=\"piran slovenia\" class=\"wp-image-2704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/views-of-piran-slovenia.png 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/views-of-piran-slovenia-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/views-of-piran-slovenia-800x300.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>St. George\u2019s Parish Church is at the top of Piran and can be reached by walking through Tartini Square through the back and following the signs on buildings. It is very easy and can\u2019t be missed. Arrive at the top you will see a door at the foot of the tower. It\u2019s 2\u20ac to enter and go to the top. It\u2019s very small at the top and narrow in some spaces but gives some beautiful views around Piran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you walk around the church you can get views of Piran and if it is a clear day, also the Alps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-8-1440x960.jpg\" alt=\"alps from piran slovenia\" class=\"wp-image-2705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-8-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-8-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-8.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Walls_of_Piran\"><\/span>Walls of Piran<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/piran-castle-walls.png\" alt=\"walls of piran slovenia\" class=\"wp-image-2706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/piran-castle-walls.png 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/piran-castle-walls-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/piran-castle-walls-800x300.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The first wall was built in the 7th century, which is in part of the old town. The wall you can go see today was actually the third wall. It is very well preserved and you even have access to viewing towers. Here you can get the best views of beautiful Piran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The walk to the walls is steep and cobblestone just to be mindful for accessibility. Once you arrive, you place 1\u20ac coin into the machine right of the door to get a coin. This coin then goes into the slot at the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/piran-castle-walls-2.png\" alt=\"piran slovenia old walls\" class=\"wp-image-2707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/piran-castle-walls-2.png 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/piran-castle-walls-2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/piran-castle-walls-2-800x400.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no workers here and only one sign in the front so you can explore it on your own. You can walk along the wall and go up some of the towers. This was my favorite part of the day and I&#8217;m glad that I have saved a few things so I can keep coming back to Piran and try something new every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beach\"><\/span>Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/beaches-of-piran.png\" alt=\"beaches of piran\" class=\"wp-image-2717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/beaches-of-piran.png 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/beaches-of-piran-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/beaches-of-piran-800x300.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I say beach very loosely, especially coming from the East Coast of the US. There is the ability to lay out on an area much like a sidewalk and you can jump into the water and swim. That is the nicest way I can say it, more bluntly, I don&#8217;t go to the Slovenian coast to swim. If you walk along the coast, as you arrived, but walk past Tartini Square towards the tip of the peninsula there are bars and restaurants lining the coast along with areas to lounge with your towel. In the summer you can find a lot of people here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Museums\"><\/span>Museums<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/piran-slovenia-sightseeing.png\" alt=\"piran slovenia\" class=\"wp-image-2708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/piran-slovenia-sightseeing.png 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/piran-slovenia-sightseeing-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/piran-slovenia-sightseeing-800x300.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is an absurd amount of museums in Piran for its size. I haven&#8217;t been to any of them but after doing this research next time I go I will probably check out the Museum of Underwater Activities and the Tartini House. (I will keep this article updated as I learn more about Piran)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portoroz.si\/en\/experience\/sights-and-attractions\/museums-and-galleries\/4443-object-town-gallery-piran\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Town Gallery<\/a> (Tartinijev trg 3) Museum of modern art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portoroz.si\/en\/experience\/sights-and-attractions\/museums-and-galleries\/4444-object-herman-pecaric-gallery\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Herman Pe\u010dari\u010d Gallery<\/a> (Leninova 2) Gallery with paintings, drawings, and graphics from the artist Herman Pe\u010dari\u010d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tartini House (Kajuhova ulica 12) Is the birthplace of Giuseppe Tartini and now a building for the Italian community which holds cultural events, but also contains a memorial room for Tartini with his violins and music scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pomorskimuzej.si\/sl\/muzej\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sergej Ma\u0161era Maritime Museum<\/a> (Cankarjevo nabre\u017eje 3) This museum contains various collections around maritime such as archaeological finds, model ships, ship figureheads, and maritime history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.muzejpodvodnihdejavnosti.si\/sl\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Museum of Underwater Activities<\/a> (\u017dupan\u010di\u010deva 24) Museum devoted to the history of diving and submariners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.svet-skoljk.si\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Magical World of Shells<\/a> (Tartinijev trg 15) I\u2019m saving this museum for my mom when she comes to visit me next. We tried to go last time she visited but it was closed. Here you can find the world\u2019s biggest snail shell and lots of other rare specimens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mediadom-piran.si\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mediadom Pyrhani<\/a> (Kumarjeva 3) An interactive museum exploring Piran\u2019s history and archaeological record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Eat_in_Piran\"><\/span>Where to Eat in Piran<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/food-in-piran-slovenia.png\" alt=\"food in piran slovenia\" class=\"wp-image-2711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/food-in-piran-slovenia.png 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/food-in-piran-slovenia-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/food-in-piran-slovenia-800x400.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/what-to-eat-piran.png\" alt=\"pirat piran slovenia\" class=\"wp-image-2715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/what-to-eat-piran.png 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/what-to-eat-piran-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/what-to-eat-piran-800x400.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g274876-d3386390-Reviews-Pirat-Piran_Slovenian_Istria_Slovenian_Littoral_Region.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pirat<\/a> (\u017dupan\u010di\u010deva ulica 26) Almost every time I go to Piran I eat at Pirat. I can\u2019t help myself because the food is never a letdown and the price is just right. Fresh seafood and handmade pasta is what you should be ordering if you go there to eat. Be careful the serving sizes can be large! (<em>Those photos are over the course of three visits, not at once haha<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kavarna Piran (Tartinijev trg 10) For some reason almost every time I go to Piran I go here for coffee and ice cream. I don&#8217;t have anything exceptional to recommend about the place. I just enjoy sitting in the square enjoying Piran from this spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sunset-piran-slovenia-1440x1080.jpg\" alt=\"sunset in piran from pirat\" class=\"wp-image-2716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sunset-piran-slovenia-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sunset-piran-slovenia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sunset-piran-slovenia-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sunset-piran-slovenia.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save this article for later.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pin this article to Pinterest save for later or share with friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-pin-title=\"The Complete Guide to Piran\" data-pin-description=\"Everything you need to know about visiting Piran, Slovenia. The Venetian-style Slovenian seaside town is a hidden gem of the Adriatic. I share my recommendations on sightseeing and where to find the best seafood! Piran | Slovenian coast | Slovenian seaside | Adriatic sea | European destinations #slovenia #piran #seaside #sloveniancoast #europeantravel\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/day-trip-to-piran-slovenia.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4158\" width=\"368\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/day-trip-to-piran-slovenia.png 735w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/day-trip-to-piran-slovenia-300x450.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/day-trip-to-piran-slovenia-370x555.png 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/day-trip-to-piran-slovenia-185x277.png 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/day-trip-to-piran-slovenia-20x30.png 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/day-trip-to-piran-slovenia-400x600.png 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/day-trip-to-piran-slovenia-32x48.png 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-pin-title=\"Things To Do in Piran [Slovenia]\" data-pin-description=\"Things to do in Piran. This Slovenian seaside town with Venetian architecture is an absolute treat with colorful buildings, a beach, cute museums, and the freshest seafood and other Istrian delicacies. things to do Piran | slovenian beach #slovenia #adriaticsea #europe\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/THINGS-TO-DO-PIRAN.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5388\" width=\"368\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/THINGS-TO-DO-PIRAN.png 735w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/THINGS-TO-DO-PIRAN-300x450.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/THINGS-TO-DO-PIRAN-370x555.png 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/THINGS-TO-DO-PIRAN-185x277.png 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/THINGS-TO-DO-PIRAN-20x30.png 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/THINGS-TO-DO-PIRAN-400x600.png 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/THINGS-TO-DO-PIRAN-150x225.png 150w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/THINGS-TO-DO-PIRAN-32x48.png 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thanks!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you just as every single time for reading this post! I&#8217;m so grateful that anyone comes here and even spends a few minutes browsing so know that it means a lot to me. Feel free to share this and any other posts with a friend who might enjoy it! If you want to follow my daily adventures find me on <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/wanderinghelene\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/wanderinghelene\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>. &#8211; Helene<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Piran is one of my favorite places in Slovenia and has wide range of things to do. Known for its Venetian architecture and viewpoints it is a place not to be missed. The Slovenian coastline is only 46.6km (29 miles) but just like everywhere else in Slovenia, don&#8217;t let the size fool you. Slovenia is &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/what-to-do-in-piran-slovenia\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Piran: The Perfect Day Trip to the Slovenian Coast<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2709,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,123],"tags":[117,116,122,184,113],"class_list":["post-2692","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel","category-slovenia","tag-beach-day","tag-city-exploration","tag-day-trip","tag-primorska","tag-weekend-getaway"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2692","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2692"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2692\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2709"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2692"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2692"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2692"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}