About Koper, Slovenia
Koper or Capodistria as it is called in Italian is a lovely historical coastal town located at the northern end of Slovenia’s short stretch of coastline, only 5 kilometres (3 miles) from the Italian border. It’s a unique mix of a genuine Venetian old town center and a modern part of the city. The picturesque Old Town invites for strolling through narrow alleys with beautiful architecture and lovely small restaurants, cafés, bars, antique shops and art galleries.
Koper is officially bilingual, speaking both Slovene and Italian. It has about 24,000 residents and is Slovenia’s sixth-largest city. It is some 105 kilometres (65 miles) southwest of Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana.
Koper Photo Gallery
A beautiful picture gallery containing 20 high resolution Koper photos, taken either by professional photographers or amateur photo enthusiasts!
Over the recent years Koper has become a popular stop-off point for cruise ships. Image by TICKoper / CC BY-SA 4.0
Koper, one of the oldest cities in Slovenia, has developed from a rocky island inhabited by goats into the largest city on the Slovenian coast.
The famous bell tower in the heart of Koper’s Old Town offers a great elevated view of the city. The tower is accessible to the public for a small fee of €2. Image by TICKoper / CC BY-SA 4.0
A beautiful elevated view over the town of Koper from the top of the bell tower. Image by John Doe / CC BY-SA 3.0
Another view over Koper from the top of the bell tower. Image by John Doe / CC BY-SA 3.0
Another elevated view over Koper’s Old Town from the top of the bell tower. Image by John Doe / CC BY-SA 3.0
An elevated view towards the modern residential quarter outside of the old town. Image by John Doe / CC BY-SA 3.0
The incredible 360-degree panoramic photo of Koper composed of 14 shots from the top of the bell tower. Image by Grant Bishop / CC BY-SA 2.0
Another beautiful panoramic photo of Koper with a cruise ship. Image by TICKoper / CC BY-SA 4.0
Once you arrive in Koper, you are recommended to get around on foot to enhance your sightseeing experience and better explore this lovely old town. Image by János Korom Dr. / CC BY-SA 2.0
A great thing to do in Koper is to wander around the old townr, which is made up of narrow alleys with many small restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. Image by Husond / GFDL
A beautiful street lamp from the forged metal in the old part of the city. Image by János Korom Dr. / CC BY-SA 2.0
The romantic old part of Koper with narrow streets and picturesque houses that can be up to four or more storeys high. Image by János Korom Dr. / CC BY-SA 2.0
Historic houses in the old part of the city. Image by János Korom Dr. / CC BY-SA 2.0
The Carpaccio square in the old part of the city is adorned with the Column of St. Justine and a well in the shape of a capital. There is also the namesake house. It’s said to be the birthplace of Vittore Carpaccio, a Venetian Renaissance painter, famous for the use of red color. Image by János Korom Dr. / CC BY-SA 2.0
The Taverna building stands next to the Carpaccio Square on the western edge of the old town. The building formerly served as a salt warehouse before becoming at various times an inn, a fish market and of course a tavern. Image by TICKoper / CC BY-SA 4.0
A street view in the old part of the town. Image by Stephen Colebourne / CC BY 2.0
Koper’s lovely promenade decorated with big palm trees. Image by János Korom Dr. / CC BY-SA 2.0
A street view in the Pristaniska Ulica street (next to the Hlavaty park). Image by János Korom Dr. / CC BY-SA 2.0
Rising up 54 meters from the heart of the old town, the Koper Bell Tower can be seen from many points across Koper. Image by Stephen Colebourne / CC BY 2.0
The Tito square as well as the stunning 15th-century Praetorian Palace are the most popular tourist attractions in Koper. Image by TICKoper / CC BY-SA 4.0
The Praetorian palace is located on the south end of the Tito square and it has a Venetian Gothic and Renaissance style. It was constructed in the 15th century built from two older houses dating from the 13th century. The facade of the palace features many shields and coat of arms. Image by TICKoper / CC BY-SA 4.0
The Praetorian Palace with its external staircase, two towers, a serrated finish and crests on the facade represents the most important building in Koper. It now serves as the municipal seat and mayor’s office. Inside the palace you can also find the Tourist Information Office. Image by TICKoper / CC BY-SA 4.0
A beautiful view of the Tito square with the Praetorian Palace in the background from the Loggia Palace, which has a lovely coffeehouse in an old Venetian Gothic building. Image by TICKoper / CC BY-SA 4.0
On the north side of the Tito square is the arcaded Venetian Gothic Loggia building built in the 15th century. It now contains a lovely café and the Loggia Gallery. Image by Stephen Colebourne / CC BY 2.0
The magical looking Tito square decorated with a Christmas tree in winter. Image by TICKoper / CC BY-SA 4.0
The picturesque yellow house in the Kidriceva Ulica street. Image by János Korom Dr. / CC BY-SA 2.0
Some of the boats moored at the Marina Koper. Image by John Doe / CC BY-SA 3.0
Aerial view of Koper. Image by flightlog / CC BY 2.0
A beautiful peaceful sunset over Koper. Image by G0DeX / CC BY 2.0
A beautiful view from the Socerb Castle towards the Bay of Trieste. One may see Koper and the Slovene Riviera to the left, Muggia Peninsula and the village of Muggia in the centre, and Trieste to the right. Image by Eleassar / CC BY-SA 3.0
Koper on a 1900 photochrome print.
Koper or Capodistria as it is called in Italian shows two faces to the world: one is a modern, loud and busy industrial part of the city with the only commercial port in Slovenia. The other is the charming small Old Town with the lovely square of Titov Trg and late medieval and early Renaissance buildings, such as the Praetorian Palace, the Loggia Palace and the Cathedral of the Assumption built in Venetian styles. |