Tartini Square is named after Giuseppe Tartini, a violin virtuoso and composer of music. He was born in Piran on 8th April 1692.
Tartini’s achievements in the sphere of violin virtuosity became a basis and stimulation for the later Paganini’s virtuosity and his unique violin technique.
Tartini created mostly instrumental music. He adored violin, and this is [...]
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Giuseppe Tartini
8 Comments CherryPie on Oct 23rd 2015
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Tartini Square
Tartini Square became the central square of Piran at the end of the 13th century, but it acquired its present appearance only in the 19th century. When the harbour (mandrač) was filled, the inhabitants of Piran made a large square around which they built all the major municipal institutions (Town Hall, Court House, etc.) and [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Oct 21st 2015
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The Old Town Walls – Piran
4 Comments CherryPie on Oct 20th 2015
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Piran Town Hall
When the Venetians came to Piran at the end of the 13th Century, they built the Town Hall building near the harbour and outside the town walls present at that time. It was constructed in the Roman-Gothic style; its façade was full of immured coats of arms and inscriptions. It was demolished in the year [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Oct 19th 2015
Love is where the journey begins.
Cherie
4 Comments CherryPie on Oct 18th 2015
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Prvomajski trg
The Prvomajski trg is a short distance away from Tartini Square. On closer inspection, the statues in the square reveal a practical purpose:
Prvomajski trg, has an elaborate Baroque fountain. Built in 1776 on top of the town’s balustraded cistern, the fountain is fronted by an imposing pair of statues symbolizing Law and Justice. A stone [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Oct 17th 2015
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Pirate Ships
On seeing Piran harbour for the first time I couldn’t help but notice black flags flying on many boats that were moored there. The flags, which appeared to be made out of plastic bin liners reminded me of Pirate Ships. I wondered what they were for.
Later in the week I heard a tour guide explaining [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Oct 16th 2015
