Koper is a port city located in southwestern part of Slovenia on the Gulf of Trieste on the northern tip of Adriatic Sea The Koper city is a fascinating city in the entire Slovenian Shoreline.
Due to its picturesque set up, this port town is home to several top-class beach resorts. The scenic beauty and soothing climatic conditions make it a preferred holiday destination for the leisure travelers. Facts About Koper
A brief history says that the old city of Koper was under the domain of Venice. Then the city was called Justinopolis. But in 1792 the empire of Hadsburg conquered Koper and was shifted to the Italian Empire in 1919. Koper became a region of the Republic of Slovenia in 1954. A census in 1995 constituted that Koper consists of 24, 595 natives and inhabitants of Slovenia. Koper is rich in architectural and cultural monuments. The economy of Koper is primarily based on agriculture and industry. Koper also boasted a monopoly of salt. Attractions in Koper
Koper being the port city of Slovenia is quite popular among the tourists. This coastal city is rich in culture and tradition. People come to the city of Koper to explore its exotic beaches. Standing on the shoreline of Piran Bay, the city of Koper looks across the warm blue water of the Adriatic Sea. The magnificent coastal area of Koper is almost a dream land for all the tourists. The exotic beaches are the ideal place to chill out.
The cathedral of Koper with its Gothic architecture is another must visit site, which is considered to be largest cathedral in Slovenia.