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Square · Koper, Obalno-kraška
Tito Square
The main square of Koper's historic center, Venetian in appearance, with the Praetor's Palace, the Gothic Loggia of 1463, the cathedral and the bell tower. Closed to cars.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Tito Square
Tito Square (Titov trg) is the heart of Koper’s historic center, which in the past was an island connected to the mainland by landfills. The city came under Venetian rule in 1278 and became the capital of Venetian Istria, known by its Latin name Caput Histriae, from which the Italian name Capodistria derives.
On the south side of the square stands the Praetor's Palace (Pretorska palača), the seat of the Venetian governor, formed in the 15th century from two 13th-century houses joined by a gallery. The façade bears coats of arms, medallions and battlements, and the palace currently houses the town hall and the tourist information center. On the north side, the Loggia, dating from 1463 with Gothic arches, served as a meeting place.
On the east side, the Assumption Cathedral and the bell tower dominate the square. Other buildings, like the former arsenal and the Foresteria Palace, complete the ensemble, one of the best-preserved examples of the Venetian period on the coast.
From the square run narrow streets, such as Čevljarska, which passes under an arch of the palace, and which lead to Prešeren Square, with the Da Ponte fountain, and to the port. The center can be explored on foot in a few hours.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About one hour for the square and the surrounding streets.
Best time
In the morning, with light on the palace façade, or at late afternoon, when the Loggia cafés fill up. In summer the square hosts concerts.
How to get there
In Koper's historic center, about a 20-minute walk from the railway station and the bus terminal, or reachable by local bus. By car there are paid parking areas on the edge of the center.
Tip
Ask at the tourist information inside the palace for the bell tower ticket and the historic center map.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Tito Square
What can you see on Tito Square in Koper?
The Praetorian Palace, the 1463 Gothic Loggia, the Cathedral of the Assumption, and the bell tower.
What is the Praetorian Palace of Koper?
The former seat of the Venetian governor from the 15th century, today housing the town hall and the tourist information center.
Is Koper’s historic center closed to cars?
Yes, for the most part. There are paid parking lots on the edge of the center.