Piran

Also known as Pirano

Piran (; ) is a resort town in southwestern Slovenia on the Gulf of Piran on the Adriatic Sea. It is one of the three major towns of Slovenian Istria. A bilingual city, with population speaking both Slovene and Italian, Piran is known for its medieval architecture, with narrow streets and compact houses. Piran is the administrative seat of the Municipality of Piran and one of Slovenia's major tourist attractions.

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Piran is a resort town located on the Adriatic coast in southwestern Slovenia, known for its well-preserved medieval architecture featuring narrow streets and compact houses. As one of Slovenia's major tourist destinations and an important administrative center, Piran serves as a significant cultural and economic hub for the region, with residents speaking both Slovene and Italian.

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Settlement.official_name: Piran
Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Piran.svg
Settlement.image_shield: Coat of arms of Piran.png
Settlement.mapframe: yes
Settlement.mapframe zoom: 10
Settlement.pushpin_map: Slovenia
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: bottom
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Slovenia
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Slovenia
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Traditional region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Slovenian Littoral
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Statistical region
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Coastal–Karst
Settlement.subdivision_type3: Municipality
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Piran
Settlement.leader_party: Independent

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Pirano
Population: 5452
Area: 44.6
Elevation: 7
Official website: www.piran.si
Image: Piran old town.jpg
Dialing code: 5
Licence plate code: KP

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Commons category: Piran
Commons gallery: Piran
postal code: 6330
native label: Pirano
female population: 1861
male population: 1869

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History
Culture and education
Cultural events
Geography and climate
Demographics
Monuments
Communications and transport
Sports
International relations
Twin towns and sister cities
Gallery
References
External links

==History== thumb|left|220px|Piran by Leo von Klenze in 1831 In the pre-Roman era, the hills in the Piran area were inhabited by Illyrian Histri tribes who were farmers, hunters and fishermen. They were also pirates who disrupted Roman trade in the northern Adriatic.