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Before you go
Your trip to Koper.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Koper – Obalno-kraška Destination Piran and the coast Capital
How to get there
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Aeroporto di Trieste (TRS) Ronchi dei Legionari (Itália) · 50 km
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Koper 2 km
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Avtobusna postaja Koper 2 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
It is the terminus of the train line from Ljubljana, with the railway station and bus station together, a 20-minute walk from the center. By the A1, the trip from the capital takes about one hour and fifteen minutes. Trieste, in Italy, is about 20 km away.
How many days
Half a day for the historic center and the tower. One day if you include Hrastovlje or Izola.
When to go
All year round; from spring to autumn the center has outdoor tables and events. In summer there is a music festival in the museum garden and swimming in the city's bathing areas.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not needed for the historic center, which is explored on foot, nor to go to Izola, Portorož and Piran, which are connected by buses. A car is useful for Hrastovlje.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Koper
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Morning
Tito Square and the tower
Start at Tito Square, with the Praetor's Palace and the Loggia, visit the cathedral and climb the bell tower's 204 steps.
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Afternoon
Museum and Hrastovlje
Visit the regional museum in the Belgramoni Tacco Palace and continue to Hrastovlje to see the frescoes of the fortified church.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Koper worth visiting?
Yes, for the Venetian historic center around Tito Square, for the tower view, and as a base for Hrastovlje and the rest of the coast.
Does Koper have a train station?
Yes, it is the terminus of the line from Ljubljana. From the terminal to the historic center it is about a 20-minute walk.
How far is Koper from Trieste?
About 20 km, with buses and road connections across the border.
Does Koper have a beach?
There are bathing areas with lawns and piers near the center. The most sought-after beaches on the coast are in Izola and Portorož.