Piran

Piran is an old Mediterranean town which is situated at the cape of the Piran peninsula. The town is actually one large museum with the medieval architecture and rich culture heritage. Narrow streets and tight houses are a special charm of the town. Piran is an administrative centre of the local area and also important Slovenian tourist centre. Piran is also the birthplace composer and violinist Giuseppe Tartini (Born: April 8, 1692), that has played an importat role in the cultural heritage of Piran. A lot of things in Piran is named after him, like the Tartini's square, house, etc. On the occasion of 200 birth anniversary of their great artist, the people of Piran wished to erect a monument . However, the works protracted somewhat, so that only in the year 1896, the larger than life bronze statue of the "Maestro" was mounted on its pedestal. The monument is the work of the Venetian Antonio dal Zotto. With its well thought out positioning, it dominates the square, and forms unified entity with the St. George Cathedral, which dominates the town.

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