Walls of Piran


Piran - located in southwestern Slovenia on the Adriatic Sea - is one of the most photogenic cities in the Mediterranean. The landscape of this beautiful coastal town located in the peninsula is dominated by the massive walls on the hills above the city. The first wall was built in the 7th century, separating the town into four streets. In the next centuries the wall was moved south-west when the city were expanded.  Significant parts of the fortification walls (15th - 16th century) are well-preserved. Its northern part is accessible for tourists.





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  1. the first is incredible! this beautiful landscape!

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  2. All the stone walls are fantastic and the houses are very pretty

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  3. So much history within those walls.

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  4. Magnificent photography and very fascinating post ~

    Wishing you peace in your week ~ ^_^

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  5. A very lovely town! Hope to visit one day!

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  6. On a recent trip, my daughter said Slovenia is the most beautiful country in Europe in her opinion.

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  7. I've been there!!! I visited friends in Trieste and we went there for a couple of hours. But we mainly visited the square, had lunch at a lovely restaurant by the sea shore, and had a swim. It seems to be a beautiful town though.

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  8. Not usual view of Piran. Very nice photos!

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  9. I love the history of these quaint town. Thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful place. Your last shot is stunning. #LTTL

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  10. Beautiful views. Thank you for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/01/eat-your-greens-fruity-ones.html

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  11. Nice story and beautiful picture :-)
    Regards Halina

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  12. It's fun to think about how old those walls are! Here we are, tearing down a school that's forty years old, in my town!

    http://readerbuzz.blogspot.com/2016/01/multicultural-childrens-book-day-read.html

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  13. Nice set of images. I am always amazed at what people were able to construct without any of the tools or technology available to us today.

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  14. All are wonderful, but I believe the last is my favorite. Although the first is vivid with the rooftops and colorful sky.

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  15. Wonderfully preserved walls and surrounding area, just gorgeous, thanks for sharing!

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  16. Beautiful and rich in history. You capture it so well!

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  17. stunning landscape. Beautiful part of the world.

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  18. excellent.

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  19. Oh Slovenia is on my bucket list. So very pretty.

    Lisa at Life Thru the Lens

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