Ferries to Piran
Piran is a town in southwestern Slovenia, located in the Gulf of Piran on the Adriatic Sea. Characterized by Venetian Gothic architecture, the city has beautiful narrow streets and alleyways to wander around. It is said to be one of the best-preserved medieval towns in the Mediterranean. A brief history of Piran The name Piran is derived from the Greek word for fires, 'pyr', that are lit at the very tip of a peninsula to guide ships to the port, which today is called Koper. The Romans then named the settlement Piranum, they were followed by the Slavs, Byzantines, Franks and the Patriarchs of A... [More information]