Portoroz is a famous tourist city in the Slovenian coast. It is a popular place to relax, entertain and also for work. The town began to develop already in the Roman period. In the 13th century became locally known as a resort place. In 1897 was officially declared as a health resort and its ascent began. The First and the Second World War were limiting its progress and its resumed develop began only after 1960. Today is Portoroz full with hotels, restaurants, bars, casino, old villas and more. We can see the auditorium, a marina, interesting churches, railway tunnel on the route Triest – Porec (Parenzana) and many other. The most famous hotels are Kempinski Palace Portoroz, Grand Hotel Metropol and Casino, Grand Hotel Portoroz, Grand Hotel Bernardin and others. The nightlife takes place in bars on the beach as are Alaya and Pepper Club. The Portoroz Auditorium is a cultural, promotional and conference centre. Marina Portoroz is a modern port, located on the edge of Portoroz. It is an ideal starting point for cruises in the Adriatic Sea. The Church of St. Mary of the Rose is also a concert hall. In Portoroz are faculty for maritime studies, school for tourism and high school for maritime studies. Near the city is the international airport, Secovlje Salt-pans, Seca with Camping Lucija, Forma Viva and Garden of cacti.