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
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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 [...]
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