Friday Postcard: Piran, Slovenia

Posted on 15. Oct, 2010 by in Photos

A vibrant window pot in the coastal city of Piran. The area is so close to Italy that even the street signs are in both Slovenian and Italian, and the city itself takes on a distinctly Venetian feel. The medieval walled area is full of narrow steep passageways where little light creeps in. It’s only the highest windows that get enough sun to grow flowers:

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7 Responses to “Friday Postcard: Piran, Slovenia”

  1. Sofia

    15. Oct, 2010

    I love areas like that with narrow streets and old houses, it’s so beautiful and picturesque!

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  2. Michael

    15. Oct, 2010

    Very pretty photo! (as always on your site) :)

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  3. ehalvey

    15. Oct, 2010

    Yeah motherland :)

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  4. Rease

    23. Oct, 2010

    I’m a big fan of narrow, adorable alleyways as well. I live near a few in Buenos Aires that are painted in a way that makes them look like dollhouses.

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  5. Sophie

    01. Nov, 2010

    I was in Piran way back when it was still called Yugoslavia and remember it as a lovely spot. Never heard about it again, though, so fun to discover your post. Beautiful photos.

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