In the port city of Koper, Slovenia

 (in Slovenia) Koper is a captivating seaside hub with a picturesque old city core and quaint villages on its outskirts. The façades of the buildings and their interiors reveal the long history of Koper, while evoking the era of the Venetian Republic -- and the golden age of Gothic style, and the Renaissance. Intertwining narrow streets wind toward the main square that boasts the largest cathedral in Slovenia. A diverse palette of cultural experiences enriches the city's streets and squares, especially in the summer months. Don’t miss Koper’s finest palace on the main square – the Praetorian Palace, today home to city hall. The City Tower now serves as a bell tower and offers a wonderful vantage point. Now the headquarters of the University of Primorska, the buildings of Foresteria and Armeria date back to the 15th and 16th century. Built in the 15th century, the Loggia is home today to a café that offers splendid views of the square. (Numerous treasures are preserved at the Cathedral of the Assumption.)