Loggia Palace, Venetian Gothic palace in Tito Square, Koper, Slovenia.
Loggia Palace is a two-story town palace in the center of Koper, Slovenia, built in the International Gothic style. The ground floor opens onto the main square through a row of pointed arches, while the upper floor features Gothic windows along the facade.
The palace was built in the second half of the 15th century, replacing an older building on the same spot. It was substantially altered at the end of the 17th century, which gave it the form it has today.
The pointed arches and Gothic windows of the building reflect the Venetian influence that shaped Koper during its time as a trading port. The ground floor still works as a public meeting point, as it has for centuries.
The palace sits on the main square of Koper and is easy to reach on foot from most of the old town. The ground floor holds a cafe open during the day, while the upper floor hosts temporary exhibitions with their own opening hours.
After an epidemic in the 16th century, the building received decorative additions including coats of arms and a terracotta Madonna figure on its facade. These ornaments are still visible today and mark how the local community responded to that crisis.
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