Excursion Old koper walking tour tour at Koper

Koper

Uncover the rich architectural legacy of Slovenia's only port city, once known as Capodistria, the grand capital of Istria.

Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and Venetians all left an imprint on this former Venetian Republic stronghold.

Walking tour, Tito Square, Praetorian Palace, the Loggia, Cathedral

Meet your guide at the pier and head to Tito Square, where you can admire the 15th-century Venetian-Gothic Praetorian Palace. Its crenelated roof and exterior stair paint a graceful picture, and its Bocca del Leone, or Lion's Mouth, carved into the building's side tells a fascinating story about how the local citizenry were kept honest. Opposite the square, the Loggia is another architectural treasure, home today to an art gallery. Admire the 12th-century Cathedral of the Assumption with its tower that houses a bell cast in 1333, one of Slovenia's oldest. View the monument honouring the Battle of Lepanto of 1571, a naval conflict.

After this pleasant stroll around beautiful Koper, have a rest at one of the characteristic venues for a sample of local delicacies and a glass of wine.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Tito Square, Pretorian Palace, Carpaccio Square

Note

Please note: This tour is entirely on foot and involves an extensive amount of walking of approximately 1.5 km. It is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. We suggest wearing comfortable clothing and walking shoes as well as sun protection.