The best of Izola walking tour
| Together with a professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will walk around the Park Pietro Coppo and find there a market with old things. You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. What is the origin of the city name? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Izola. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most out of it! |
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Parish Church of St Maurus
A restored 16th-century salmon-colored church and bell tower sits on a hill above the city. Views are the main reason to climb here. But if you open it to look inside.
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Besenghi degli Ughi Palace
Izola's most beautiful building - although it looks slightly worse worn - is a Late Baroque palace beneath the Parish Church of St Maurus. The mansion was built between 1775 and 1781. It has beautiful stucco-adorned windows and porch, painted light blue. It is now a music school.
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Municipal Palace (Veliki trg, 6310 Izola, Slovenia)
On the Veliki trg is the town hall, now the office of the local council. It was built in the Gothic style in 1325; But the current Baroque façade dates back to the 17th century.
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Church of St Mary of Haliaetum
This central church dates back to the 11th century and has been lovingly restored. There is no opening time but generally leave it open during the day.
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Manzioli House
The Venetian-Gothic Manzioli house was built in 1470 and was the residence of the 16th-century Istrian historian. It now houses the Italian Community Trustees (Italian community) in Isola and wine bar.