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Wall · Piran, Obalno-kraška
Piran Town Walls
The medieval walls on the hill behind Piran, with towers and battlements you can walk along. From the top you see the whole town on the peninsula, with the tower of St. George.
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About Piran Town Walls
The walls of Piran (Mestno obzidje) were built in phases: first they enclosed the town's core, then they reached the tip of the peninsula and, finally, they climbed the hill toward the church, closing off the whole peninsula. The best-preserved section is on the top of the hill, east of the center, and was strengthened to protect the town from Ottoman raids.
In this stretch the walls have battlements and several towers, and you can walk along them via stairs and walkways. Old gates, such as the Raspor Gate, open onto the streets below.
From the top you get the most complete view of Piran: the red roofs, the St. George bell tower, Tartini Square and the tip of the peninsula with the lighthouse, all surrounded by the sea. On clear days you can see the Italian coast and the Alps.
There is an entrance fee, and access is on IX. korpusa Street in the upper part of town. The route up there climbs steep streets with no shade.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 45 minutes, including the climb.
Best time
At dusk, when the roofs are lit by the sun and the sea changes color. Avoid midday in summer: the climb has no shade.
How to get there
On foot, from Tartini Square, climb through the town streets to IX. korpusa Street in about fifteen minutes. If you arrive by car, you can get off the shuttle bus in the upper part of town.
Tip
Bring water and a hat in summer. After the walls, descend by the Church of St. George down to the square.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Piran Town Walls
Can you walk on the walls of Piran?
Yes. On the high-hill stretch, stairs and walkways let you walk along the walls; there is an entrance fee.
Where is the entrance to Piran’s walls?
On IX. korpusa Street in the upper part of town, about a 15-minute walk from Tartini Square.
What is the best view of Piran?
The walls on the top of the hill, which show the whole town on the peninsula; St. George’s tower also offers a wide view.