Piran Town Hall
Cultural heritage
The Piran Town Hall is a notable example of historical architecture and a key element of urban identity. It stands on Tartini Square and today houses the municipal administration.
The original town hall was built in the 13th century in Romanesque-Gothic style, located by the town’s mandrac, outside the former city walls. Its façade featured coats of arms and inscription plaques. The building was demolished in 1877 and replaced two years later.
A distinct architectural element of the new building is the Venetian lion with an open book, embedded in the upper façade. It symbolizes peace and recalls the time of the Venetian Republic. In the atrium, visitors can see original coats of arms from the old town hall and a polygonal stone with historical measurement standards, once used to ensure fair trade.
Visitors can expect insight into civic governance, symbolism of power, and historical architecture linking past and present. The building is both administrative center and a cultural landmark.
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