Piran

Piran Pirano (Italian)
Town
From top, left to right: Piran from the town wall, Town Hall, St. George's Church, St. Clement's Church and Lighthouse, Piran's harbour at night, Town center with Tartini Square
Flag Coat of arms
Piran Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°31′42″N 13°34′06″E / 45.52833°N 13.56833°E / 45.52833; 13.56833
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Slovenian Littoral
Statistical region	Coastal–Karst
Municipality	Piran
Area [1]
• Total	0.70 km2 (0.27 sq mi)
Elevation	16 m (52 ft)
Population  (2019)[1]
• Total	3,733
Vehicle registration	KP

Piran (Slovene pronunciation: [piˈɾáːn] ^ⓘ; Italian: Pirano [piˈraːno]) is a town in southwestern Slovenia on the Gulf of Piran on the Adriatic Sea. It is one of the three major towns of Slovenian Istria. The town 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. Until the mid-20th century, Italian was the dominant language, but it was replaced by Slovene following the Istrian exodus.