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Things to see in Koper / Capodistria (Slovenia): 40 places and when to go
Koper / Capodistria is a town in Slovenia, and this site lists 40 places in and around it, mainly Nature (11), Temples (10), Hiking (7). The best known are Gulf of Trieste, Gulf of Piran and Črni Kal Viaduct. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Slovenia · 45.5456, 13.7281
- Places
- 40 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (11) · Temples (10) · Hiking (7) · History (5) · Wildlife (5) · Mountains (3)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- LJU Zgornji Brnik, 94 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Slavnik, at 1,028 m.
What to see in Koper / Capodistria
The places in and around Koper / Capodistria, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Gulf of TriesteBay in Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia4.1 km
- Gulf of PiranNature14 km
- Črni Kal ViaductBridge11 km
- Assumption Cathedral, KoperChurch in Koper, Slovenia343 m
- Debeli RtičPlace in Slovenian Littoral, Slovenia5.3 km
- Holy Trinity ChurchChurch in Hrastovlje, Slovenia14 km
- St. Bassus's ChurchChurch building in Koper, Slovenia166 m
- St. George's Parish ChurchSlovenian catholic church13 km
- Koper Regional MuseumMuseum in Koper, Slovenia301 m
- SlavnikMountain in Slovenia19 km
- Socerb CastleMedieval castle above Socerb, Slovenia11 km
- Strunjan Natural ParkProtected area in Slovenia8.9 km
- Rosandra ValleyProtected area14 km
- Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum PiranMuseum13 km
- HaliaetumArchaeological site in Municipality of Izola, Slovenia6.5 km
- Sečovlje Saltpans Natural ParkSlovenian nature reserve12 km
- Assumption of Mary Parish ChurchChurch in Koper, Slovenia6.6 km
- St. Peter's Church, PiranChurch building in Piran Municipality, Slovenia13 km
- Muda GateHistory172 m
- Piran AquariumPublic aquarium in Piran, Slovenia13 km
- Church of the Apparition of the Virgin Mary, StrunjanTemples9.5 km
- Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Church in PortorožTemples11 km
- Our Lady of Health Church, PiranChurch building in Piran Municipality, Slovenia13 km
- Burg WikumbergFort15 km
And the other 16, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Strunjan Salina, Holy Cave, Lačna, Maletova jama
- History: Tabor nad Botačem
- Temples: Sant'Antonio Abate
- Hiking: Alpe Adria Trail E37, Cammino Via Flavia, E12 European long distance path, Istarski Planinarski Put (IPP), Via Alpina Stage 1: Muggia - Refugio Premuda, Via Alpina Yellow
- Architecture: Mazurin's Mill
- Food and drink: Rojac Family Estate, Šuber, Tržnica / Mercato
When to go to Koper / Capodistria
The best time to visit Koper / Capodistria is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:53
- FebPossible10:09
- MarPossible11:37
- AprBest time13:18
- MayBest time14:42
- JunBest time15:28
- JulBest time15:09
- AugBest time13:56
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:41
- NovPossible9:14
- DecPossible8:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31. In April, 40 of the 40 places are at their best.
When to go to Slovenia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Koper / Capodistria
The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU, Zgornji Brnik), 94 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovenia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Sežana28 places24 km
- Miren23 places35 km
- Dobravlje33 places44 km
- Postojna44 places44 km
- Kanal24 places59 km
- Stari trg pri Ložu25 places60 km
And all of Slovenia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Koper / Capodistria?
The best known: Gulf of Trieste, Gulf of Piran, Črni Kal Viaduct, Assumption Cathedral, Koper, Debeli Rtič. In all, 40 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Koper / Capodistria?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31.
How do you get to Koper / Capodistria?
The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), 94 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Koper / Capodistria as the destination and these 40 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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