Koper

城市概覽

Koper, the oldest town in Slovenia, developed on a rocky island with the Roman name Capris. Out of the three Slovenian coast cities (Koper, Izola, Piran), Koper has experienced the most numerous layout modifications. The reasons for that also need to be sought in the changes of various reigns and states, all of which marked the city with their specific traits and names. Koper was called Capris in Roman times, in the times of the pope Gregory I (599) Insula Capraria (“goat island”), Iustinopolis under the Byzantine Empire (between mid 6th and 8th centuries) and Caput Histriae (‘head of Istria’) by the Aquileia Patriarchs. The Venetians rendered that name into the Italian form, Capodistria. The Slovenian equivalent of the name is Koper. The longest reign over the city was that of the Venetian Republic (1279-1797), when Koper experienced economic (trade, salt production) and cultural prosperity (painting, music). The Venetian period is still echoed by the city architecture; despite numerous modern interventions, it has preserved its medieval character, with the city of Koper being a member of the European Association of Medieval Cities. In the Middle Ages, Koper was an island surrounded by walls and connected with the mainland with a wood bridge in the direction of Škocjan. It was protected by a mighty fortress – Lion Castle, and surrounded by vast saltpans. Koper’s importance began to diminish in the 18th century, when Trieste was proclaimed a free port, which ended with the downfall of the Venetian Republic. In the period from the 19th century to the First World War (i.e. from the Napoleonic Empire 1806-1813 to the Hapsburg Monarchy 1813-1918), Koper experienced numerous changes in the economic and social development. This period was marked by the reduction of the saltpans, which were entirely abandoned in 1912, and the changing layout of the city, which began to lose its island character. In 1825, a second road connection with the mainland was constructed (Semedela

如何抵達

By plane The nearest airport is in Trieste (TRS IATA - 64 km), with Pula (PUY IATA - 102 km), Ljubljana (LJU IATA - 124 km), and Venice airports (VCE IATA, TSF IATA - about 174 km) as options. A company named GoOpti provides a shared shuttle transfer from Venice and Ljubljana (and their airports) with dynamic pricing based on time of booking, typically between €25-50. The Trieste airport is not close to Trieste, but there are frequent train connections between them. Flixbus also provides scheduled service from Venice airport.

GoOpti. Shared airport shuttle service to Koper. (updated Feb 2019) FlixBus. Scheduled bus services from some airports to Koper. (updated Feb 2019) 1 Trieste Airport (Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport). TRS - 64 km from Koper. (updated Feb 2019) 2 Pula Airport, ☏ +385 52 550 926. PUY - 102 km from Koper (with border checks). (updated Feb 2019) 3 Ljubljana Airport (Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport). LJU - 124 km from Koper. (updated Feb 2019) 4 Treviso Airport. TSF - 174 km from Koper. (updated Feb 2019) 5 Venice Airport (Venice Marco Polo Airport). VCE - 176 km from Koper. (updated Feb 2019)

By car Koper has easy highway connections from Ljubljana and Trieste. There are no regular border immigration checks between Slovenia, Croatia and Italy, Croatia became a member of the Schengen agreement in January 2023. Beware of the need for a Vinjeta (highway toll sticker) before driving on Slovenian highways! There is a fuel station immediately at the border where you can purchase one. Controllers are often stationed exactly after that station to issue heavy fines to violators. Parking rules are enforced in the city, but some public lots are free on weekends and after-hours. If you get a traffic fine and do not have a European bank account to pay it, any Slovenian post office can make the money transfer for you for a very small fee.

By rideshare A locally-created website and app named Prevoz is the most widely used ride sharing site within

當地交通

On foot Koper's Old City can easily be covered on foot.

By bus There are a number local buses that can take you from the main bus station to the old city centre or the newer urban and industrial area. Local city bus services are provided by red Arriva buses and cost €0.80 paid by bus cards available at the tourist office and a kiosk at the main bus station. It is not possible to buy tickets on the buses in Koper with cash, tickets can be paid with Visa and MasterCard credit cards. Other buses are available to surrounding areas (see Get In).

By taxi Taxis within the Koper district typically cost a flat €3. See listings above.

By bicycle The Slovenian coast has an excellent network of bicycle roads. Bicycles can be rented in a few places in Koper :

The tourist office on Tito square has 2 bikes Izposoja Koles, Kidričeva ulica 45. 08:00-20:00. Has a lot of different types of bikes. Helmets included in rental. Very helpful owner. Regular bikes for €15 a day and e-bikes for €25 a day. (updated Jun 2021)

必看景點

Koper old town Koper's main sight of interest is the Venetian-era old city, of which the main structures and squares have been fully renovated and restored. The main square (Tito square) is one of the nicest Venetian type squares in the Mediterranean.

The centre of the old city is Tito Square (Titov trg), an austere piazza surrounded by The Praetorian Palace, Loggia, Cathedral of the Assumption, Campanile, Foresteria and Armeria. From here, the cobbled Čevljarska ulica leads south to the Prešeren square with the De Ponte fountain and the old town entrance Muda gate, Kidričeva ulica leads west to the Marina, the old salt warehouse named Taverna and the Carpaccio square.

Pretorian Palace, Titov trg 3. Dating back to the 15th century and the only fully restored building in the plaza, this is Koper's symbol and it now houses the tourist office which offers guided tours of the Palace, including the city council meeting chamber and weddings room (updated Sep 2023) Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Stolna cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja), Izolska vrata 24 (by Titov trg). The largest Cathedral in Slovenia containing famous paintings from Vittore Carpaccio, a renowned Venetian painter. Fully renovated, with much sacral heritage indoors. (updated Sep 2023) 1 Bell Tower (City Tower) (Zvonik (Mestni stolp)), Titov trg (Tito Square, attached to cathedral.). Climb the bell tower for great views of the city and surroundings. Contains the oldest working bell in Slovenia. Adults: €5 Students & Seniors €4 Tickets from Tourist Information.. (updated Sep 2023) Armoury and Foresteria Palace (Armerija in Foresterija), Titov trg. Armeria is the former municipal armoury. The Foresteria, formerly known as Albergo nuovo, was used as reception and accommodation facilities for podesta’s (mayor's) guests. They were originally two separate buildings. (updated Sep 2023) Loggia Palace (Loža) (Located opposite the Praetorian Palace). It was used