Koper is the largest port town in Slovenia. One of its oldest and biggest trading partners is Venice, Italy. This is a very old town dating far back well in to the late 4th or 5th century. Much of the architecture is varied depending upon who was ruling the place at any one time.
You can visit the ever so famous Praetorian Palace which was built during a time when the greatest influence on this city was Italy. Here you will find many historical artifacts and the rich tapestry of cultures that influenced this area.
For the Praetorian Palace is located in the south end of Titov trg and you can definitely see the Venetian Gothic and Renaissance style the forms the palace. This place was the palace of the mayor and you can see the many shields and coats of arms that adorn the outside. Thankfully there is a tourist information office located within the palace so you can then plan your trip accordingly.
As with most conquered areas the foods of the conquerors were intermingled into local fare to create some unique and wonderful dishes that you should try if you are in town. Much of the food will obviously be influenced by the strong Italian heritage but you can also see the Slavonic heritage in many of the local dishes.
A favorite thing to do with many tourists is just to wander aimlessly in the old city center. Here you will find many restaurants, shops and other boutique stores that cater to the varying tastes of those that come to this town. While this may not be a destination for some it is certainly worth spending a day on your trip to somewhere else. There is plenty to see in one day for this small town.
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Nice to know briefly about the history of the Port Town of Koper. Ah the tasty dishes. Every town has its specialities when it comes to culinary practices. I am sure people have enjoyed those foods….By the way, this post was very interesting….
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