Hours Ashore

10 things within 20 minutes of the ship in Koper

For short stops, hot days and anyone who'd rather not watch the clock. Times are from the Koper passenger terminal.

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Sights

Loggia Palace

A Venetian Gothic arcaded building facing the Praetorian Palace across Tito Square.

⏱ 10 min visit🚶 3 min walk from the Koper passenger terminal

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Sights

Tito Square (Titov trg)

The old town's main square, surrounded by Venetian Gothic and Renaissance buildings and the cathedral.

⏱ 15 min visit🚶 4 min walk from the Koper passenger terminal

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Sights

Praetorian Palace

The crenellated former seat of the Venetian governors on Tito Square, now home to the tourist office and visitable rooms.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 4 min walk from the Koper passenger terminal

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Sights

Cathedral of the Assumption and bell tower

Koper's cathedral, with a tall bell tower you can climb for views over the bay and the port. The tower is open daily from 9am to 5pm.

⏱ 45 min visit🚶 4 min walk from the Koper passenger terminal

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Sights

Brolo Square

A quiet square behind the cathedral lined with old palaces and a former Venetian granary.

⏱ 10 min visit🚶 4 min walk from the Koper passenger terminal

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SightsClosed Mondays

Koper Regional Museum (Belgramoni Tacco Palace)

The town's history and art museum in a Renaissance palace on Kidričeva Street. Closed on Mondays and at lunchtime (12.30 to 1pm).

⏱ 1 h 00 visit🚶 4 min walk from the Koper passenger terminal

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Beaches & parks

Koper city beach

Koper's small town bathing area on the seafront, a few minutes' walk from the cruise berth. Facilities vary by season.

⏱ 1 h 00 visit🚶 6 min walk from the Koper passenger terminal

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Sights

Carpaccio Square

A small square near the old harbourfront, named after the Venetian painter family linked to the town.

⏱ 10 min visit🚶 7 min walk from the Koper passenger terminal

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Sights

Da Ponte Fountain (Prešeren Square)

A 17th-century fountain shaped like a bridge, on a small square at the southern edge of the old town.

⏱ 10 min visit🚶 9 min walk from the Koper passenger terminal

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Food & drink

Koper market (Tržnica)

The town's food market near the harbourfront, with local fruit and vegetables and a fish shop beside it. Best in the morning; check opening days locally.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 9 min walk from the Koper passenger terminal