Photogallery of Koper, Slovenia

The Adriatic coast of Slovenia hides a true gem that many tourists wish to uncover – the city of Koper. This settlement is situated not far from the border with Italy. Because of its location, it is not rare to see people speaking not only Slovenian but also Italian in Koper. Tourists enjoy visiting this picturesque region and spending their vacations in this sunny resort on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Despite its small size, the city is quite interesting thanks to a large number of local landmarks and many different entertainment options. Fans of leisure sunbathing and fans of sightseeing will both find Koper very attractive. The ancient Greek settlement of Aegida was the “forefather” of Koper. During the Roman reign, this settlement had another name, Capro. The modern name of the city derived from it. At the end of the 60s of the 6th century, the population of Tergestum hid in this city from Lombards who were chasing them. The period from the 7th to the 8th century was the toughest for Koper because of the invasions of Francs, Lombards, and Slavs. In the 9th century, Kopar partnered with the Holy Roman Empire in its battle with Venice. As a result of this, Emperor Conrad II granted Koper the town rights and privileges. The city became prosperous in the 13th century when Koper united with Venice. At that time, it became one of the largest settlements in Istria, turning into the major port of the region. When the Venetian Republic ceased to exist, Koper became … Read further