Izola is a wonderful seaside town which lies between Koper and Piran. It got its name after the island on which it was built. Today, it is mostly known as a tourist place, but its inhabitants are still very much connected with fishing and oil and wine production.
Tourism started to develop with discovering of thermal springs in 1820. The most interesting things worth seeing are the Italian elementary school Dante Alighieri, the Parenzana museum, Trg padlih za svobodo (the Square), Soncno nabrezje, the Manzioli Square, the Church of St. Mary of Haliaetum, the Cape Petelin, the port (madrac), the Municipal palace (the City Hall), the Church of St. Maurus, the Besenghi degli Ughi palace, the Chapel of the Brotherhood of Flagellants, the Scuola Batutti, Trg republike (the Main Square), the pavilion and fountain in the Pietro Coppo Park, the Church of Saint Rocco, etc. A promenade connects the town center to Simon's bay where you can relax and enjoy the view. At the beach of the Hotel Resort a children's playground is located.
In the vicinity, there is a restaurant with good food. Izola is also home of the famous discotheque called Ambasada Gavioli (Gavioli Embassy). During summer months, they organize different concerts, street performances, etc.
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The old town centre of Izola
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Izola on Slovenian coast
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Izola from Koper direction
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Izola with shipyard
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Marina Izola
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Villa Maritime
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Italian elementary school Dante Alighieri
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Railway model in Parenzana museum
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Path along the seaside
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Trg padlih za svobodo Square
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Lovisato and Manzioli palace
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Beach for blind and disabled