The picturesque Slovenian town of Piran is a popular tourist resort. It has long been chosen by Italians known for their taste for beautiful things. Coming to Piran, tourists see narrow old streets and colorful medieval buildings, cozy fish restaurants with a delightful view of the Adriatic Sea expanses. Once in the Middle Ages, these lands were under the Republic of Venice. This obviously affected the appearance of the town. It still fascinates tourists from the very first minutes.

The main attraction of the town is the picturesque Tartini Square, which hosts all the significant events from the folklore festival to the classical music one. However, few people know that during the Middle Ages, the square was not a part of the town and was located outside the fortress walls. By the way, the massive defensive walls are still perfectly preserved. Located at the highest point of the town, they are considered one of the most visited tourist destinations.

The Walls of Piran comprise three walls, the oldest of which was built in the 7th century. Today, you can only see fragments of this ancient wall: they were moved to the Old Town after the construction of new streets and the town expansion. The second wall appeared much later, during the reign of the Republic of Venice, in the 13th century. At the turn of the 15th-16th centuries, the town was strengthened with a third defensive wall. The strongest and highest wall, capable of withstanding powder explosions, is preserved almost unchanged and is located next to the former rectory.

Another noteworthy attraction is the majestic stone gate that led to the medieval town of Piran. Today, it continues to delight guests with its grandeur and beauty. In total, there are seven well-preserved gates: from the oldest 13th-century Muggia Gate (Miljska vrata) to the Baroque Saint George Gate (Vrata sv. Jurija) of the 17th century.