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Koper is a coastal town and municipality and the largest commercial port in Slovenia, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. The town has a population of 23,726 and is officially bilingual, with both Slovene and Italian as official languages. Sights in Koper include the 15th-century Praetorian Palace and Loggia in Venetian Gothic style, the 12th century Carmine Rotunda church, and the Cathedral of St Nazarius with its 14th century tower.

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The Ladijski prevozi Burja d.o.o. ship is docked at the Portoroz pier and offers boat trips and excursions along the Slovenian coast, and will take you along the old fishing villages of Piran, Izola and Koper. Food and beverages are available in the blue salon on the boat, for a picnic with a difference.

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Piran is a town and municipality in southwestern Slovenia on the Gulf of Piran on the Adriatic Sea. The origin of the name is uncertain, with some scholars favouring derivation from the Celtic "bior-dun" (settlement on the hill), while others prefer the Greek word "pyr" (fire), a reference to the lighthouse on the tip of the peninsular.

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This Koper Webcam shows a nice view over the old town of Koper on the Adriatic coast and is hosted by Rtvslo.si

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